DEAR DEDICATED NOVELIST 

Are You Ready to Edit Your Novel?

Find out with a 
Page One Assessment for Fiction Writers.

It's a written critique of your novel's first page!


Ready to buy? Awesome! Click here to jump down to the cart. I do recommend you read all the details, so you know exactly what you're buying.

You're written a novel! Now find out if it's any good...

Do you wonder:

  • Is my book any good?
  • Am I starting in the right place?
  • Am I delivering the kind of story I hope to? (Meeting and exceeding genre expectations)
  • Does my opening hook the reader?
  • Is the narrator interesting and compelling?
Then you may be ready for an assessment.


Not a developmental edit on a entire manuscript, where we look at the big picture of story structure, character arc, and world building, a Page One Assessment is a bite-sized look at your work to answer the questions above.

Page One Assessment is a bite-sized look at your work to answer the questions above.


Sometimes all we need is a little push to course correct and that can make all the difference.

This Page One Assessment will look at:

  • Big Picture - story structure, character arc, and world building
  • Prose - Word choice, sentence structure, and grammar/spelling

FAQ

Is this an automated quiz?

Not at all. This is a customized, personalized look at what's working and what needs improvement by a real-live human being.

is it for page one only or any page?

This assessment is for the first page of your novel.

Do I have a deadline to turn in my page? Is it okay to wait a bit before acting on this?

I purposely didn't put a deadline on this. So, once you've signed up take your time. I do recommend that you send in your page in 6-8 weeks so you don't forget.

what if my story isn't science fiction or fantasy per se but some other kind of speculative fiction?

Cool! I look forward to seeing it! 

Get Expert Help

Hi! I'm Beth Barany, I’m an award-winning novelist, run a successful business as a coach and consultant for authors, have taught hundreds of students through my online school and in person for organizations and conferences. I'm the host of a podcast too. I use my creativity to serve others and bring joy into my life and into the lives of others.

The Page One Assessment is perfect for you if...

Designed for writers who want to make their manuscript publication-ready or ready for an agent or an editor.

you are a science fiction or fantasy writer

I know these genres best. It's okay if you also include romance, mystery, or thriller elements

you're ready for feedback

You're ready to know what's working and what isn't. 

your book is done or at least the 1st chapter is completed

Even if you have the first draft done or a completed chapter, you'll be better able to apply the feedback to improve your story. 

About Your Editor

Beth Barany is an award-winning science fiction and fantasy novelist and podcaster and runs a successful business as an editor, coach and consultant for authors, and has taught hundreds of students online and in person for organizations and conferences. She uses her creativity to serve others and bring joy into her life and into the lives of others.


Beth runs a successful business as a coach, international instructor, podcaster, and consultant for authors and organizations. She writes in three genres -- young adult epic adventure fantasy, paranormal/fantasy romance for adults, and science fiction mystery.

What we do

Your story came from you! Your published book will be for your readers!

With an assessment of your prose, you can discover what's working and what needs to improve.


This offer is especially for science fiction and fantasy writers, who may also bring in romance, mystery, or thriller elements.

Written Assessment

I'll deliver a written assessment via email so you'll have something to refer to anytime. Bonus: I'll also send a short video summary, so you can see my smiling face.

Suggestions for Next Steps

I'll offer a few suggestions for next steps for learning and improvement so that you learn to make your manuscript shine and attract an agent or editor or sell direct to you readers.

Customized Feedback

You'll get feedback tailored to your work from an experienced teacher and editor, and an award-winning novelist.

$99 - Enroll for your Page One Assessment here!

Once you enroll, this is what will happen!

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Step 1.

You'll prepare your Page One to send.

Make sure your document is in manuscript format: MS Word .docx; 1-inch margins; 12 point font (Courier or Times New Roman). You will upload it to a form.

Step 2.

You'll fill out and Assessment Form and send your Page One.

The answers you provide will help me support your writing dreams and goals.

Step 3.

Check Your Inbox. Assessment Arriving soon.

I'll deliver to you your Page One Assessment in about 24 hours, during business hours - Monday through Friday, 9am PT - 6pm PT, holidays excepted. Via email with a short video message.


“You can always edit a bad page. You can't edit a blank page.” by Jodi Picoult