Saturday, December 6, 2014


Synopsis... The word itself sounds like a slippery, slithering serpent with vision problems.

Is your synopsis creeping you out? Do you wake up wondering how that brilliant plot you spent months masterminding can possibly be condensed into ten pages? Seven pages? ONE page? 

No worries. D.Y.S.C.S. is here to whip those sneaky little monsters into submission. Submission-readiness, that is.


What to Expect From Your Critique:

 - Suggestions in the document using Microsoft Word's "Track Changes" feature.
 - Revised or rewritten sections using Track Changes showing how to fix problem areas.
 - Craft book recommendations when appropriate.
 - Confirmation of what you're doing right.
 - Turnaround time no longer than two weeks for larger projects and one week for smaller items.
 - Detailed comments in the document based on a 8-point check list, covering:
  • Plot issues
  • Pacing
  • GMC
  • Believability
  • Sentence flow
  • Voice consistency
  • High concept aspects
  • Emotional and visual effectiveness of word choice

*Revisions are the responsibility of the client. DYSCS will not provide a complete grammatical or copy edit, though obvious errors will be noted and changes suggested.



Rates:

  • Blurb critique -- $10
  • Query letter critique -- $20
  • 1-2 page synopsis critique (single-spaced) -- $30
  • 5-6 page synopsis critique (double-spaced) -- $45
  • 7-10 page synopsis critique (double-spaced) -- $70

*Paypal only accepted. Half payment up front, half when critique is returned. Any combination of above critiques receives 10% off total price. Add a Second Glance Critique for when you've made suggested changes for only $10.



When you email to schedule your appointment using the email address below, please include in your email:
  1. Which week you'd prefer
  2. Which service(s) you'll be paying for 
  3. Any special deadline 
Contact: nataliedmonk at gmail dot com with "CRITIQUE" in the subject line