Here is a selection of some quick-win services to help you strengthen your writing, polish scenes, and gain confidence with your manuscript.
Opening Hook Consultation
Detailed feedback on your story’s opening (the first paragraph or page), including whether it grabs attention, establishes tone, and introduces character or setting effectively.
| Word limit | Turn around | Cost |
| 500 words | 10-14 days | £60 |
Mini Manuscript Consultation
Focussed feedback on a scene or chapter, highlighting strengths, clarity, flow, and actionable craft improvements.
| Word limit | Turn around | Cost |
| 1,500 words | 10-14 days | £140 |
Dialogue Consultation
Review of dialogue in a scene to ensure it flows naturally, distinguishes character voices, and enhances readability. Service includes suggestions for strengthening tone, pacing, and authenticity.
| Word limit | Turn around | Cost |
| 500 – 1,000 words | 10-14 days | £90 |
Character Profile Consultation
Feedback on one main character’s profile or a scene focussed on them, highlighting depth, motivation, and believability. Suggestions for making the character feel engaging and multi-dimensional.
| Word limit | Turn around | Cost |
| 1 character profile or 500 – 1,000 word scene | 10-14 days | £100 |
Twist and Surprise Consultation
A premium plot “stress test” service. An assessment of a key plot twist or surprise moment, including whether it lands effectively, is satisfying, and aligns with story pacing. Consultation includes suggestions for strengthening impact without rewriting the story.
| Word limit | Turn around | Cost |
| 500 – 1,000 words | 10-14 days | £120 |
Scene Pacing Review
Feedback on one scene for tension, momentum, and readability. Advice includes adjusting pacing, sentence flow, and scene structure to maintain reader engagement.
| Word limit | Turn around | Cost |
| 1000 – 1,500 words | 10-14 days | £125 |
Short Q&A Online Consultation
A 30-minute video session to answer specific questions about writing craft, style, or character. You’ll leave with actionable tips and guidance tailored to your story.
| Time limit | Turn around | Cost |
| 30 mins | NA | £50 |
Enquiries
Serious project enquiries are welcome. To express an initial interest, please contact me using the form below.
You’ll receive a response outlining next steps and availability.
Sean Watkin 