Quick Read — Single Editor Review

Not sure if we're right for you? Get one editor's honest read on your opening chapter.

$20. One editor. 15 minutes. Real feedback.

What you get

Specific craft notes on your opening chapter — not generic advice, notes about your pages
One thing that's working — what your chapter does well and why it matters
One concrete thing to consider — a single, actionable focus for your next revision

How it compares

	Quick Read $20	First Light $149	Full Flight $799
Single chapter review	✓	—	—
Full manuscript review	—	✓	✓
All 4 AI editors	—	✓	✓
Market analysis	—	✓	✓
Done-for-you publishing	—	—	✓

Upgrade credit

$20 credits toward First Light

If you love your Quick Read and want the full four-editor review, your $20 applies directly to the $149 First Light fee. You pay $129 to upgrade. No codes needed — just mention your Quick Read order when you submit.

Ready for an honest read?

Upload your opening chapter. Get your report in 15 minutes.

Submit your first chapter — $20

Frequently asked questions

What counts as an "opening chapter"?

Your opening chapter is the first 5,000 words of your manuscript, or a natural chapter break — whichever comes first. If your chapters run long, submit up to the 5,000-word mark. If your first chapter is shorter, submit it as written.

Which editor reviews my chapter?

You choose. When you submit, you'll select from Hartley, Oliver, Vera, or Marcus. Each editor has a distinct focus — craft and voice, structure and pacing, market positioning, or reader experience. Not sure which to pick? We'll suggest one based on your genre.

How is this different from beta reading?

A beta reader gives you their personal reaction as a reader. A Quick Read is craft-focused and systematic — it assesses what's happening technically in your prose, structure, and opening hook against the conventions of your genre. No personal opinions, no "I didn't like the main character" — just specific, actionable craft feedback.