First Reads, a manuscript evaluation, guidance and preparation service.

If you haven't had your manuscript professionally read and evaluated this is your opportunity.  It is the most important "next step" toward reaching your goal.

Whether you self-publish or present to an agent, you need your manuscript to be as polished and complete as possible.

“It’s a good thing to ask friends and family to read your work.  Somewhere between the enthusiastic encouragement of your personal group of supporters and the business mindset of the agent or publisher, it is important to seek professional assistance, because it’s been my experience that most manuscripts I have received for publication were simply not ready.”

Barbara Villasenor

“We have a great deal of respect for writers and the writing process.  I know it’s not easy to turn you “baby” over to us to evaluate, but, believe me, it will make a world of difference in the end product.  So, if you are seeking the objectivity we know you will need, we are the best two people to help you through the final step.”

Myra Westphall