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ANOTHER PAIR OF EYES

Critique Without Criticism


It helps to have another pair of eyes on our manuscripts. We can all benefit from constructive advice and suggestions for making our books the best they can be. At Flying Turtle Publishing, Bree Jones provides that service.


 Bree has had 12 years of experience as part of Flying Turtle Publishing’s editorial board. She’s a voracious reader and appreciates authors’ efforts and artistic sensibilities.

Sure, critique is entirely subjective. Remember, EVERY reader, including agents and editors, reads subjectively. We believe that most authors—whether new writer or published author—can benefit from a critique in the early draft of a manuscript.

It takes courage to hand your literary baby over to a stranger, but a first-chapter critique can provide suggestions, feedback on your ideas, and let you know if a reader will stay along for the ride.

Bree’s critiques do not include any editing, though she may point out repeated grammatical errors. She reads from the perspective of a person who wants to enjoy your work.

There is no guarantee that if you follow all the suggestions in your critique, you will get an agent, a contract or sell more than 100 copies. Many variables affect those outcomes. But taking advantage of a first-chapter critique can give you confidence that carries you through your creative journey.

So, whether you have . . .

a manuscript you’ve completed
a manuscript that needs work, or
a few chapters written

Contact Bree for critique without criticism.

Pricing
Pricing starts at $1.00 per page for 1st chapters and Picture Book Text (up to 32 pages)

 How Do I Sign Up?

It’s easy! Just use the Contact Us email form to let Bree know that you’d like Another Pair of Eyes. Please use the formatting requirements below. 

How to Submit Your Work

If you’re ready to have Another Pair of Eyes take a look at your work, please e-mail the following to ftpublish@gmail.com, Attn Bree:

  1. Your first chapter or Picture Book text
  2.  Include contact information, genre, and a brief synopsis of the manuscript and the number of pages you’re sending
  3. Send as an attachment (Microsoft Word or PDF)
  4.  Use 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced
  5. Use one-inch margins on all sides
  6. Have pages numbered and the name of the manuscript, as well as the author’s name, on each page.


Please do not send your complete manuscript.



 

 

What Happens Next?

We will send you a confirmation email, along with our signed confidentiality agreement within 7-10 business days, acknowledging that we have received your chapter.


Once your payment and material are submitted, Bree will put your critique on her calendar and email you an estimated date for delivery.

Author Payment Options

We accept payment through either of the following:

PayPal
PayPal is a secure, easy way to make payments online. The service allows anyone to pay in any way they prefer, including through credit cards, bank accounts, or account balances, without sharing financial information. Once we receive your chapter, we'll send you an invoice.

 Personal Checks
Flying Turtle Publishing does accept personal checks. Please note: Services cannot be rendered until checks have cleared.