Editing & Review Services

Remote, deadline-driven support for indie authors & small presses

  • Quick Critique

    What’s Included:

    • Read up to 10 k words
    • 3–4-page editorial letter on strengths, pacing, audience fit
    • Action checklist for next draft

    Turn Around: 72 hours

    Investment: $75 flat

  • Opening-Chapter Polish

    What’s Included:

    • Line-by-line Track-Changes edit of first 5 k words
    • Margin notes on character hooks & voice
    • Mini style sheet (grammar, spellings, usage)

    Turn Around: 5 days

    Investment: $150 flat

  • Launch-Day Review

    What’s Included:

    • 350-word, spoiler-free review posted to Goodreads, Amazon & my blog
    • Pull-quote graphic for social media

    Turn Around: Reserve at least 7 days before launch

    Investment: $60 flat

  • Press-Kit Copy

    What’s Included:

    • 250-word press release
    • 150-word back-cover blurb + 3 tagline options

    Turn Around: 5 days

    Investment: $125 flat

  • Full-Manuscript Line Edit

    What’s Included:

    • Deep line edit up to 80 k words
    • Comprehensive style sheet
    • 1-hour live Q&A call

    Turn Around: 4 weeks

    Investment: 0.02/word (~$1,600 for 80 k)

  • Add-Ons

    ✏️ Second-Pass Proofread – $0.005/word

    📑 Query-Letter Polish – $60 (48-hr turn-around)

    🖼️ Pull-Quote Carousel (5 graphics) – $45

How It Works

  • Use the form below or email hello@hellohenriques.com with your word count, genre, and deadline.

  • I confirm availability, send a short contract, and (for edits) request your opening 1 k words.

  • 50 % upfront via PayPal or Venmo holds the calendar spot (escrow on Upwork if you prefer).

  • I complete the work, keeping you updated at agreed checkpoints.

  • Final files arrive in Google Docs/Word + PDF. We hop on an optional 30-min call to clarify next steps.

  • Remaining 50 % due within 7 days. Testimonials and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews always appreciated!

My Promise:

  • Crystal-clear edits that respect your voice

  • Deadlines hit—or your fee is refunded

  • Supportive feedback focused on solutions, not just problems

Ready to Elevate Your Manuscript?

  •  Fill out the inquiry form below or email me direct. I typically reply within 24 hrs with next-step details.

  • Questions first? Check the mini-FAQ underneath the form.

  • Need only a quick opinion? Grab a Quick Critique—you’ll have an actionable roadmap in three days.

Mini-FAQ

  • A: Yes—request a free edit of 250 words to see if our styles click.

  • Specialties: Science fiction & fantasy, memoir, literary fiction, creative non-fiction, and grant writing. I’ll review other genres on a case-by-case basis.

  • Word (.docx), Google Docs, or clean .rtf. For reviews I accept EPUB/PDF/Kindle.