Outline Critique

Get feedback that moves your story forward.

With an outline critique, you get actionable feedback on your story structure, plot, character arcs, and conflict - the story elements that hook readers and keep them flying through your novel until they reach "the end" and run to recommend your book to all their friends.

You want clear, specific feedback that works for your story.

Not your friend's. Not the latest bestseller in a totally different genre.

This isn't another asynchronous online course that you'll forget about or a craft book that will sit on your bookshelf collecting dust.

And nope, no bland, bumper-sticker feedback here.

Just personalized feedback from a professional developmental editor.

I submitted my outline to Olivia for feedback and am amazed by the depth of her review. I had no idea that having a review of the outline could yield such a depth of analysis.

The feedback, just on the outline, was full of insight. Some of the questions she asked during her review showed me areas where I could escalate conflict and actually pointed out areas where both internal and external conflict existed which I had not realized, and which could be further exploited.

I also felt that she was genuinely interested in my characters and in my world. Having someone else show such interest in my book also inspired me to keep writing through the morass of the middle where I was stuck when I submitted the outline.

Erika Springer

Outline Critique Customer

What if I've already written a draft?
Congratulations on that awesome accomplishment! You can still benefit from an outline critique. You'll need to reverse outline your story (a.k.a. write an outline based on your current draft) so that I can critique your story's structure. Looking for feedback on your entire draft - I can help with that too! Check out my editing services at https://oliviahelpswriters.com/editing.
What if I don't have an outline or a draft yet or I'm not quite ready to get feedback on my outline?
That's okay! Your outline critique purchase never expires. Seriously, buy now and schedule your critique whenever you're ready (up to 365 days in advance). You'll lock in the current price and with my online booking system, you can schedule your critique whenever you're ready.
How will I get my plot critique?
As soon as your purchase is complete, you'll receive access to the submission instructions, outline templates, booking page, and videos that walk you through each step of the process.

You'll schedule your outline critique (and follow-up coaching call if you've selected this option) via YouCanBook.Me. You can submit your outline as a Google Doc or Word document.

Feeling a little bit tech-phobic? That's okay!! You can also submit via email (and don't forget, there are videos to help you with each step).
Am I guaranteed a critique on a specific date? What's the turnaround time?
Outline critiques are first come, first served. You will be able to schedule your outline critique as soon as your purchase is complete and you've logged in to the Thrivecart platform. I recommend scheduling in advance (you can schedule up to 365 days ahead). Additional terms and conditions apply.

After submission, your critique will typically be returned in 2-5 business days. Occasionally, there may be a longer wait. A specific return date will be communicated as soon as your outline submission is received.

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Step-by-step instructions for scheduling your critique and preparing your outline for submission

Flexible booking options - book anytime from 1-365 days in advance

Feedback on your entire outline (up to 6,500 words) addressing plot structure, conflict, character development, and more!

Personalized guidance on your next steps for drafting or revising your novel

Access to exclusive returning customer prices on all editing & plot critique services from Olivia Helps Writers

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