Write On Maui

Second Thoughts

Evaluation/Critique
Services-
Autobiography,
Memoir,
Fiction

 

 

 

 

Evaluation and Critique Services
Rates

(Personal Feedback before presentation to your agent or publisher)

Services Include:
1. Readings of entire manuscript.

2. Evaluation emphasizes setting and theme, character development, voice, pace and dialog.

3. Critique involves overview of the storyline, credibility and readability; plot, structure, style, character viewpoint and use of creativity.

4. Suggest placement for audience and genre.

5. Additional consultation for Q&A's after Evaluation/Critique is completed available through personal meeting, telephone or email.

6. Services do not focus on mechanics of writing such as grammar, spelling, punctuation, typos and word usage which a word processor automatically does, unless glaringly incorrect.

 

Rates:
Average between $4/per page and $60/hr for full manuscripts. $60/hr. for less than 10,000 words.

10% discount for returning clients.

Contact:mauiwriter@writeonmaui.com

For more information, describe your manuscript, short story or article via email.

Partial payment is due upon acceptance and full balance payable at delivery of typed Evaluation and Critique by check payable to:
Write On Maui
Mail to: PO Box 1210
Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793.

Hard copies are accepted through USPS or UPS delivery. Enclose a SASE for return.

Allow 45 days for completion.

Desk Top Publishing

Services:

Quark layout for self-publications. Please inquire at: mauiwriter@writeonmaui.com.

Jackie Pias Carlin

I believe anyone can write a good story by practicing the elements and basic structure of writing. Like Tai Chi, writing is a life long practice.

I teach creative writing in the Personal and Community Enrichment Program at Maui Community College and give workshops in autobiography at Kaunoa Senior Center in Paia, Maui, Hawaii.

I sang professionally in my early 20's, was a visual artist for 25 years and returned to college in 1997. I received a MA English from Bread Loaf School of English, Middlebury College at Lincoln College, Oxford, England in 2004.

Feel free to email me if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you.

Also visit http://writeonmaui.com, an ezine for writers.

Testimonials

"J. carlin has been helping me write a book. She is supportive
and positive in pointing me toward better writing, organization and techniques. Her advice is invaluable."
Dr. Pat Palmer-author of childrens books

"Jackie Pias Carlin showed me how to dig deeper into memories and feelings to express what was important in my life and how to make it understandable to a reader. I am indebted to her help in setting goals and challenges and encouraging me to write effectively and enjoy the process. Her insight and understanding made a difference."
Judy Robeck-Maui

"I was fortunate to obtain the services of Jackie Carlin to edit some of my writings. Her work was prompt, efficient and highly professional.

The editing she did and the critique she provided was very helpful to me in improving the quality of my writing.

I recommend her services to anyone who is seriously interested in improving their writing and would like to obtain the help of a highly trained professional.
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William W. Dicksion, Writer - Oahu