First Chapters Diagnostic (First Three Chapters - Maximum 7500 Words)

Sale Price: $149.00 Original Price: $179.00
Limited Availability

Find out if your story is going to work the way you expect it to.

  • Does the opening create tension?

  • Does the protagonist’s goal and motivation make sense?

  • Are the stakes clear?

  • Is the pacing dragging?

  • Would an agent or reader keep going?

Find out if your story is going to work the way you expect it to.

  • Does the opening create tension?

  • Does the protagonist’s goal and motivation make sense?

  • Are the stakes clear?

  • Is the pacing dragging?

  • Would an agent or reader keep going?

How it Works:

Purchase your slot.

  1. You’ll receive a confirmation email immediately after purchase. Within 24 hours, you’ll receive another email with a link to our intake form for the diagnostic service. Please fill out the intake form, and then attach your first 5,000–7,500 words as a response to the form link email. (By using the same email and keeping everything in one email thread, I hope there will be less chance of confusion, missed messages, etc.)

  2. Receive structured feedback within 7–10 business days.If you have immediate questions or concerns, please email me at jillshearer@creativewords.me