TESTIMONIALS
The impact the consultation has had is immense, and my words are no exaggeration. Choosing Pattnaik’s consultation program may very well be the best decision I’ve made as a writer. I knew I needed input from someone who was well-versed in flash fiction, BIPOC prose, and chapbooks. When I received my feedback report, I thought, This is amazing. The detail and attention she provides is methodical, precise, empowering, and personal. Before the program, I was unsure if publication was even an attainable goal. Now, I am confident that my book will make it out into the world.
MASON YOUNG
This is amazing! Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous consideration. I am very grateful!
MELISSA WITCHER
During my earliest years in publishing, I remember feeling uncertain about what to submit, where to send it, and how to capture editors’ interest. I still reflect on the mistakes I made then—mistakes that affected both my writing and my approach to submissions—with a sense of humility. Having learned valuable lessons through my experiences, I’ve been helping others who find themselves in the same challenging situation for 2+ years through the Manuscript Consultation Program. As a multiple chapbook author with over 350 published and forthcoming pieces, and as an experienced editor for various literary magazines, I offer low-fee consultations on fiction manuscripts. Drawing from my journey as both a writer and an editor who has sifted through thousands of submissions, I provide a thoughtful Critique Letter and a detailed Feedback Report that carefully highlight areas for improvement, complete with specific instances and suggestions. My aim is to empower you to make changes based on this analysis while preserving your unique voice and approach, guiding you toward making your work ready for publication with sensitivity and thoughtfulness.
I truly understand the anticipation that comes with submitting your work. For flash fiction, you can expect a detailed response with a Critique Letter and a Feedback Report within a week of receipt, while for other submissions, it may take up to a month.
Writers are required to utilize the message box below to inquire about the submission of manuscripts and the associated payment procedure. All manuscripts must be submitted in .doc/.docx format, double-spaced, and adhere to a 12-point font size.
Deciding to submit work for this consultation program is a significantly positive step towards improving the quality of your work—well done! The fees applicable, reflecting the value added, are outlined as follows:
| Flash fiction, up to 2 pages in length | US$25 (feedback and line edits) |
| Short stories, up to 10 pages in length | US$35 (comprehensive feedback and objective suggested edits/revision ideas; line edits at extra cost) |
| Chapbooks up to 40 pages in length | US$100 (editorial review of individual stories, assistance with compilation and feedback on thematic/narrative unity, general overall assessment; line edits at extra cost) |
| Novellas-in-Flash and Short story Collections, up to 100 pages in length | US$200 (feedback on individual stories, actionable edit suggestions about characters, setting and overall flow, guidance on compilation, thematic unity and narrative arc, general assessment; line edits at extra cost) |
All fees payable via PayPal at the time of manuscript submission. Please use the form below if you have any questions or to discuss further details. I’ll respond within 1-2 days.
