Mystery Story Engine Diagnostic — Partial-Manuscript Evaluation

Sale Price: $395.00 Original Price: $550.00

Limited number of founding-client slots available through August 31, 2026

Extended Partial-Manuscript Evaluation | 15,000–20,000 words

A deeper partial-manuscript evaluation of your synopsis or outline and the first 15,000–20,000 words. This service examines whether the opening movement establishes a sustainable story engine, effective escalation, meaningful protagonist pressure, appropriate pacing, and a strong genre promise.

Best for: A developed draft with structural questions that extend beyond the first chapter, especially when you need clarity before undertaking a major revision.

Materials Evaluated:

  • A synopsis or outline

  • The first 15,000–20,000 words of your manuscript

  • A character list

  • Your central mystery or story question

  • Three to five areas where you feel stuck

See an Example of What You Submit

You receive:

  • An 8–12 page editorial report

  • Premise and genre-positioning assessment

  • Mystery-engine and escalation analysis

  • Protagonist, stakes, and structural notes

  • Pacing and reader-momentum feedback

  • A prioritized revision map

View a Sample Story Diagnostic (PDF)

Turnaround: 7 business days

Limited number of founding-client slots available through August 31, 2026: founding-client rate $395

Your turnaround begins once I receive your complete materials and confirm that your project fits the service scope.

If your project falls outside the stated scope, I will contact you within one business day to discuss options or issue a refund.

Limited number of founding-client slots available through August 31, 2026

Extended Partial-Manuscript Evaluation | 15,000–20,000 words

A deeper partial-manuscript evaluation of your synopsis or outline and the first 15,000–20,000 words. This service examines whether the opening movement establishes a sustainable story engine, effective escalation, meaningful protagonist pressure, appropriate pacing, and a strong genre promise.

Best for: A developed draft with structural questions that extend beyond the first chapter, especially when you need clarity before undertaking a major revision.

Materials Evaluated:

  • A synopsis or outline

  • The first 15,000–20,000 words of your manuscript

  • A character list

  • Your central mystery or story question

  • Three to five areas where you feel stuck

See an Example of What You Submit

You receive:

  • An 8–12 page editorial report

  • Premise and genre-positioning assessment

  • Mystery-engine and escalation analysis

  • Protagonist, stakes, and structural notes

  • Pacing and reader-momentum feedback

  • A prioritized revision map

View a Sample Story Diagnostic (PDF)

Turnaround: 7 business days

Limited number of founding-client slots available through August 31, 2026: founding-client rate $395

Your turnaround begins once I receive your complete materials and confirm that your project fits the service scope.

If your project falls outside the stated scope, I will contact you within one business day to discuss options or issue a refund.