At its core, a Story Clarity Mini Edit answers one important question: Are you building your story on a strong foundation?
This service is designed for authors who are still writing—or who have only recently completed the opening chapters—and want professional editorial feedback before investing months writing the rest of the manuscript.
Rather than reviewing your entire novel, we'll focus on your opening pages and synopsis to evaluate whether your story is creating the strongest possible foundation for the journey ahead.
Think of it as an early editorial checkpoint—helping you strengthen your foundation before you continue building.
Ideal for authors who haven't finished their manuscript but want professional editorial guidance before continuing to write.
$349 USD
What you'll receive:
This service does NOT include:
Best suited for authors who:
If your opening is already strong, but you're looking for feedback on the reader experience of your complete manuscript, Beta Reading may be your next step
If this review uncovers larger structural questions you'd like to explore, a Manuscript Assessment or Developmental Edit may be a better fit.
“Finishing my first novel was exhilarating. Figuring out what to do next? Perplexing. Maybe a little terrifying. There is no roadmap for first-time novelists—at least not one that is particularly easy to follow. I came across Alexa and Luna Imprints Author Services when I was researching possible editing avenues and knew in my bones that she was the editor for me. Alexa is friendly and approachable, incredibly professional and organized, and, by the end of our time working together, she knew my story better than I did. Alexa took all of my rookie-writer oversights and smoothed them out. Her constructive feedback was peppered with lots of praise and many compliments for my characters and plot, and I finished our time working together feeling exhilarated again. Alexa is insightful and experienced, and it is clear that she invests a great deal of time and effort in her writers. Without question, Alexa will be my go-to for any editing services I need in the future.”
Author of That Weekend We Were Millionaires, a middle-grade novel
Pricing is in US dollars and is subject to change. Manuscript length and complexity can lead to additional charges. We will always contact you before proceeding in such cases.
We do not accept manuscripts with a poor mastery of the English language. If you are unsure, please send us the first chapter of your work. Any misrepresentation of the complexity of your novel will lead to your order being cancelled.
Unless otherwise specified on your invoice, turnaround for the majority of our packages is 3-4 weeks. We can accommodate urgent requests, but there will be an additional rush fee. Please contact us in advance.