ARC First Reader Feedback Form - Wilder Creek Publishing

Wilder Creek Publishing

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What did you enjoy most about the story?

What is your general impression of the story?

In 1–2 sentences, how would you describe this book to a friend?

What would you rate the story in general?

1 - Should Not Finish Reading 2 - Needs Work 3 - Average 4 - Good 5 - Excellent - Among The Best

Plot and Pacing

Did the storyline hold your interest from start to finish?

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reading? Development Layout

Were there any slow or confusing parts that made you want to stop reading?

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Did the story flow logically from beginning to end?

Comments

Overall Plot and Pacing

5 - Excellent - Among The Best 4 - Good/Above Average 3- Average 2 - Needs Work 1 - Lost The Plot

Characters and Character Development

Which character(s) did you connect with most? Why?

Were any characters confusing, underdeveloped, or inconsistent?

Did the characters evolve or grow throughout the story?

World-Building & Setting

Was the world (or setting) easy to visualize and immerse yourself in?

Yes
Some
No

Comment

Were there any parts of the setting or background that felt vague or unclear?

Did the setting enhance or distract from the plot?

Conflict & Stakes

Did the tension or conflict keep you engaged?

Absolutely
Somewhat
Not Really

Comment

What was at stake in the story? Was that clear?

Were the resolutions to key moments satisfying or did they fall flat?

Originality & Voice

What felt fresh or unique about this book?

Did the author's voice or storytelling style feel consistent and distinctive?

Comment

Issues or Confusion

Were there any scenes that felt out of place, confusing, or unresolved?

Any plot holes or inconsistencies you noticed?

Any Additional Comments

Genre and Readers

What type of reader would enjoy this book?

Primary Genre You Would Consider This Novel?

Rating Within Genre

3 is an average story within the genre. 1 is among the worst in that genre. 5 is among the best in that genre.

Full Review, Notes, and Endorsement

Favorite Moments (Optional)

Were there any scenes, twists, or lines that stood out as especially strong or memorable?

Rating of Story Itself - Would you recommend this book to others after final edits and publication?

5 - Among the best 4 - Great read 3 - An average story 2 - Below Average 1 - Among the worst

Brief Review Feedback For The Author

If Given a 1 or 5 Star Review, please give the author any additional feedback as to what led to this score.

Your Complete Feedback

Give your full written review / critique here. Feel free to compile above comments, also. Remember, it is about the novel and story, not editing.

Optional Additional Notes

Here you can provide editing suggestions, such as “typos found,” pacing suggestions, etc.

Optional Early Endorsement (1–2 Sentence Blurb)

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Permission for early endorsement to be used in promotional materials.

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Yes - but with my pseudonym
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I did not give an early endorsement

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