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Thriller manuscript critiques & mentoring

Unleash Your Story's Potential

Genre-specific, actionable feedback from bestselling thriller author Kathryn Croft
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Welcome to Ink and Insights, where editorial consultancy meets captivating storytelling. Unlock the power of your manuscript and connect with readers on a deeper level.

About Ink and Insights

Genre-specific editorial insight from a bestselling thriller author with over a decade of real-world publishing experience.

Hi, I'm Kathryn Croft, bestselling author of 20 thrillers. I'm delighted to have founded Ink and Insights, a unique editorial consultancy which aims to guide aspiring and new thriller writers through the writing and publishing process.

 

Drawing on my experience and expertise, I will provide you with an honest and supportive manuscript critique. The aim of my editorial guidance is to help you elevate your storytelling to new heights and help you to engage readers with compelling narratives and gripping plots. I will also ensure you are in the best position to pitch to publishers or self-publish your work.

Prior to my 10-year career as a published author, I was an English teacher for several years, so your manuscript will be in safe and capable hands.

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Services

Opening Pages Critique
The Page-Turner Opening

A focused critique of your first 10,000 words. Perfect if you want to know whether your opening hooks a reader fast, and what to change to increase momentum. I’ll focus on hook, stakes, voice, pacing, clarity, and “read-on” tension.

£300 • 7–10 business days

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Manuscript Assessment
Tension & Pacing Audit (Structural Report)

Big-picture feedback on plot, pacing, tension, stakes, character and payoff - plus a clear revision roadmap.

From £600 • 3–4 weeks

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Query Letter + Synopsis Review
Submission-Ready Pitch

Preparing to query to agents/publishers? I’ll help you make your pitch clear, compelling, and easy to say yes to - with sharper stakes, a stronger hook, and cleaner structure.

£250 • 5–7 business days

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Author Mentoring (1:1)
Plot, Pace & Payoff Support

A focused 60-minute Zoom session or phone call to solve the story problem that’s holding your thriller back. You will leave with a clear action plan.

£150 • 60 mins • usually available within 7–14 days

*Upgrade available: Call + pre-read (up to 5,000 words)

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Not sure which to choose? Email hello@inkandinsights.co.uk
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Get in Touch

Feel free to contact me for enquiries, or to explore how my editorial consultancy can enhance your thriller manuscript and help to captivate readers.

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