Clear, actionable insight into what is working in your manuscript, what is not, and how readers are actually experiencing the story on the page.
Explore Editorial ServicesI work with fiction writers who want precise, structural feedback that goes beyond surface-level critique. My focus is helping you understand how your manuscript functions for the reader and where changes will improve clarity, pacing, tension, and narrative impact.
Mystery and suspense
Thrillers
Romance (all subgenres)
Women’s fiction
Upmarket commercial fiction
Services are structured from entry-level diagnostic feedback through full developmental editing. Each tier is designed to match where you are in your revision process.
Your opening pages determine whether a reader continues or stops. This focused diagnostic evaluates hook strength, pacing, clarity, tension, and reader engagement.
$197
Up to 5,000 words
Big-picture assessment of pacing, clarity, emotional engagement, and narrative momentum across your manuscript.
$450 – $850
Based on manuscript length
Structural analysis of plot progression, character motivation, escalation, and reader trust.
$950 – $1,550
Based on manuscript length
Scene-level editorial feedback with a full revision roadmap tailored to your manuscript.
$0.04 per word
Example: 80,000 words = $3,200
Ongoing support for drafting and revision with structured editorial guidance and accountability.
$225 – $375 / month
Minimum 3-month commitment
My feedback focuses on how readers experience your story, not just what is happening on the page, but how meaning, tension, and clarity are constructed across scenes.
“The manuscript reads like a procedural for most of its length, but shifts in tone later create a disconnect in reader expectation.”
“Genre expectations are established early. When they shift later in the narrative, readers need preparation or the transition feels abrupt.”
“The goal is not to reveal outcomes early, but to sustain tension through escalation and consequence in every scene.”
“My work is exponentially better because of Alexa’s input.” Carol Potenza — Tony Hillerman Prize Winner
“She preserves voice while strengthening structure and emotional impact.” Michael Gorton — #1 Bestselling Author
“Her feedback is clear, precise, and immediately actionable.” Tracey Mitchell
Strong fit if you:
Have a completed manuscript draft
Are ready for revision-level editorial feedback
Write commercial fiction for readers
Not a fit if you:
Need proofreading or copyediting
Want guaranteed publication or representation
Are not prepared to revise your manuscript
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Fit assessment
Booking
Editorial review
Revision roadmap
I take on a limited number of editorial clients each month to ensure focused, high-quality feedback.
August–September 2026 openings are currently available.
Email: alexa@alexapadgett.com
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