Story Outline Feedback
Clarify your story structure and see what’s working before you move forward.
Length
Up to 3,000 words
Format
Written PDF feedback
Price
$115
Turnaround
3–5 days
What This Is For
This is for when your outline isn’t quite working yet, but you can’t fully see why.
You might be outlining for the first time, or refining something that already exists, but the structure feels uneven, unclear, or hard to trust.
The idea may be there, but the shape of the story isn’t fully supporting it yet.
This is a space to slow down and look at what’s actually happening in your outline, so your next steps feel more grounded and easier to move into.
Rather than continuing forward while second-guessing, this helps you understand what needs adjusting before you carry it into the draft.
What You’ll Receive
- A review of your outline, synopsis, or notes (up to 3,000 words)
- Written PDF feedback focused on structure, pacing, tension, and character motivation
- Insight into what may be missing, unclear, or not fully connecting yet
- Top 3 priority areas to focus on next
Focused Feedback On
- Story structure and narrative flow
- Pacing, tension, and where momentum drops
- Character arcs, motivation, and emotional direction
- How your outline is functioning as a whole
“Plotting novels is not my thing, but I really wanted to try it out to see how I’d do. Elin helped me and she was extremely thorough and asked questions that really made me think about my characters and who they are as a person. If I ever decided to plot another novel, I would totally reach out to her again. You really can’t find a better person to help you. Elin is amazing.”
Freya Sloane
Quick FAQ
What kind of materials can I submit?
You can submit an outline, synopsis, or story notes (up to 3,000 words). This can be structured or messy, detailed or minimal. The goal is to assess your story foundation, not polish the document itself.
Is this the same as a full story diagnostic or developmental edit?
No. This is a shorter, focused service designed to give you quick clarity on what’s working and what’s not at the outline stage. If you’re looking for deeper, more detailed feedback across a larger portion of your manuscript, Manuscript Feedback or Developmental Editing would be a better fit.
What kind of feedback will I receive?
You’ll receive structured written feedback focused on your story’s core elements, including plot clarity, structure, pacing, and emotional or romantic tension. This includes identifying key issues, highlighting what’s working, and outlining clear next steps so you know exactly what to focus on.
When your outline feels uncertain, a bit of clarity can make the next step feel much easier.
Get Story SupportSend your outline through the enquiry form and mention Story Outline Feedback — once payment is confirmed, you’ll have written feedback back within 3–5 days.
Thoughtful feedback to help you move forward with more confidence and less second-guessing.
A small step, but often enough to get things moving again.
