Professional feedback on your first 3 chapters!
You’ve poured your heart into your story.
You’ve revised, tweaked, and re-read until the words blur together.
But now you’re asking yourself…
“Is it working?”
“Does my opening hook the reader?”
“Will an editor or agent keep reading?”
That’s where The Next Draft Review comes in.
What It Is
The Next Draft Review gives you a professional, objective look at the first 3 chapters or short story (up to 10,000 words) of your manuscript.
I’ll read, edit, and comment directly in your document, noting what’s working and where your story could shine even brighter.
You’ll also receive a one-page feedback letter summarizing what stands out, what to refine, tips to enhance your writing, and next steps to strengthen your draft.
Think of it as a mini developmental edit with actionable notes, designed to help you revise your next draft.
Who It’s For
- Romance authors polishing a first or second draft and want to make sure they’re on the right path
- Writers preparing to query or self-publish
- Authors who’ve revised but want a professional perspective before investing in a full edit
If you’ve ever wished someone would just tell you what’s working and what’s not, this is for you.
You’ll Get
In-Document Edits & Comments
I’ll highlight story flow, clarity, pacing, character development, emotional resonance, and reader engagement, the things that make readers turn pages.
A One-Page Feedback Letter
You’ll receive an easy-to-digest overview covering:
- What’s already working (voice, setup, character)
- What’s confusing or inconsistent
- Suggestions to strengthen emotional impact and hooks
- Tips to take your story to the next level
30-Days Email Support
Once you receive your report, you’ll have 30-days of follow up support to ask questions and get clarity on my suggestions.
Insight for Your Genre
I’m a ghostwriter, author, and former literary agent, specializing in romance, so I understand what readers, editors, and agents expect from writers and those crucial opening chapters.
Timeline
Turnaround is 10-14 days from receipt of your manuscript.
Investment
Get a mini developmental edit on your opening chapters that will give you insights on what to address through your entire manuscript for only $250 USD. That includes:
- 3 chapters or a short story (up to 10,000 words)
- In-draft edits and comments
- One-page feedback letter
- 30-Days email support
How It Works
- Book Your Spot — Click the button below to purchase your review.
- Submit Your Manuscript — You’ll receive a confirmation email with manuscript delivery instructions (Word or Google Doc)
- Relax & Refocus — I’ll work through your pages and return your notes within 10-14 days.
- Revise with Confidence — You’ll know exactly where to focus next. No more guessing.
What Writers Are Saying
“I couldn’t have accomplished the polished, perfected version of my story without her assessment, revisions, and, most importantly, her encouragement and support of me and my writing.”
— A. Francoure, Romance Author“Jenna did a very thorough developmental edit, helping me to think differently about the plot, the focus of the language, and the emotional content. She also helped me clean up dialogue tags, focus on body language, and make my language more active and appealing…I have a PhD in English, and there was still a lot I could learn from Jenna. Send her your stuff!”
— T.A. Leederman, Author“You have a very valuable gift for seeing an ms in terms of how an average reader sees it…In almost every case, I made substantive changes to the text to address your excellent questions about this or that passage.”
— M. Patrick, Romance Author“I am loving your comments and learning a lot! Have felt a lot of gratitude for the instruction around showing not telling”
— S. Brown, Aspiring Author
Ready for Your Next Draft?
Don’t keep second-guessing your story.
Get clarity and a professional plan for what comes next.
Book Your Next Draft Review Now
MORE DETAILS
Who Am I?
I’m Jenna Harte, and along with reading romance, I’ve written over a dozen romances, and ghostwritten nearly 90 romance novels. I understand what readers want and can help you develop your story to deliver the excitement and emotion they crave.
I’ve edited romances as an agent, and I sold every one my clients’ stories once they were edited and sent out on submission to editors. I’ve also had authors reach out to hire me to do submission (chapters, synopsis, and query) package review and edits.
I own and manage WritewithHarte.com, an online romance community that supports romance authors by providing information and resources to help them write, publish, and market romance fiction.
What do you get?
- Developmental edit on the first 3 chapters or short story (up to 10,000) words that includes in-document edits and comments (using Word Track Changes or Google Docs Editing).
- One-page summary of what is working and suggestions to improve the story as you edit beyond the first 3 chapters.
- Delivery of your edits and report 10-14 days after received.
- 30-Days of email support following the delivery of your report.
Terms
*Your purchase of Next Draft Review enters you into an agreement with Jenna Harte of Write with Harte for the services listed above under the terms described. As part of the agreement, you will follow the instructions for delivering your chapters provided in the email receipt, and send them in a timely manner–within 7 days. Instructions for manuscript delivery include formatting guidelines and how to send the MS either as an attachment or link to a Google Doc.
