Rebecca Petruck
SERVICES: Plot Consults, Critiques/Developmental Editing, Mentorship/Book Coaching, Visits
PLOT CONSULTATIONS
I'm a logic/organizer type, which means I'm excellent at helping others plan plots--and I love to do it.
Save yourself a draft or three by using me to help you think through the big picture of your manuscript, be it a brand-new WIP or a story in need of revision.
The approach is loose enough for pantsers, providing direction without constriction, and structured enough for plotters, ensuring the focus remains on the key elements. A little pre-planning saves you time, pages, and heartache. (I know; I've had to delete multiple characters and entire story lines, too.)
There are a few approaches:
A) PLOT CONSULT: $495
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I read your pitch, synopsis, or scribbled notes...we don't need much to get started!
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Then we talk to frame out the major elements of your plot (approx 60 min).
B) FULL MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION: MIN $975
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I read your manuscript (read only; no page mark-ups)
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After 50,000 words, the fee increases approximately $125 per 10,000 words
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Then we talk as long as we need.
C) PARTIAL MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION: $550+
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Same as above
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Fees varies by word count, minimum $550
D) FIRST TEN: $155
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I read your first 10 pages
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Then send you an evaluation based on the SCBWI Gold Form
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Includes a 15-minute call for any follow-up questions
I promise by the end of our conversation, you will have a solid plan for moving forward and be excited to get to work!
Contact: rebecca_petruckATyahoo.com
To arrange an online PLOT YOUR NOVEL workshop, please email.
CRITIQUES / DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING and MENTORSHIP / BOOK COACHING
I've critiqued literally thousands of pages of children's and adult fiction. A critique includes manuscript mark-up, an extensive letter highlighting what works, what needs work, and suggestions, as well as a follow-up phone call to discuss questions or brainstorm ideas.
I critique full manuscripts and partials. I also do multi-month mentorships.
Pricing:
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Critiques / developmental editing are quoted by word count. A 50,000-word manuscript is $1950, though varies if I've worked with you before.
An 8-week mentorship or book coaching is $1950. This includes:
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initial conversation based on your first 20 pages and synopsis
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3 assignments bi-weekly for 6 weeks including readings, exercises, new pages to submit to me, and a phone call
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the 4th assignment for the last 2 weeks, you are asked to significantly revise or write 20 new pages based on our discussions, which will be critiqued as for any client (marked-up MS, edit letter, follow-up phone call)
Contact: rebecca_petruckATyahoo.com
AUTHOR VISITS and FREE SKYPE VISITS
I offer free 30-minute online visits for educators. A typical visit includes:
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a brief reading
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discussion about writing and/or the book
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a few book recommendations
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Q&A
I also participate in #FirstChapterFridays, in which I'll read the first chapter of one of my own books or a book I recommend. The book is selected with you so we can be sure you have it in your school.
For in-person author visits, a full day is $1000 + travel expenses. It includes 3 class presentations plus lunch with a small group of students. Half-day visits are only available within a 100-mile radius of Creston, NC, and are $600 for 2 class presentations plus lunch with a small group.
Contact: rebecca_petruckATyahoo.com