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You can typically expect a response to inquiries within 24 hours. If you haven’t received an email, please check your spam folder.

How Booking with Cardinal Creative Press Works:

We typically take on 1-2 full-length critiques per month, with additional availability for first chapter critiques and beta reads. Please check the dates below and put in a request with the form below to be contacted about services.

**Note: The availability dates below are for Quarter 4 of 2026 but I have openings through all of 2027.**

Manuscript Evaluation
October 2026: Fully booked
November 2026: 2 spots available
December 2026: 2 spots available

First Chapter Critique
October 2026: Fully booked
November 2026: 4 spots available
December 2026: 4 spots available

Beta Reads
October 2026: Fully booked
November 2026: 4 spots available
December 2026: 4 spots available

Turnaround times are based on availability and length of manuscript. They vary from 2-6 weeks.

Please fill out the form below to request a service. We will contact you shortly to set up a free sample edit and quote.

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Which service(s) are you interested in? *Manuscript EvaluationFirst Chapter CritiqueBeta ReadI’m not sure (I’d like help choosing)

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Where are you in the writing process?First draft/rough draftRevised draft (one or more rounds of self-revision)I’ve received some feedback from critique partners or beta readersI’ve been through professional editsI’m preparing for publication

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