Manuscript Review

Stuck in your draft? About to submit to publications or agents and need a professional review? Now is the time to reach out for editorial help.

Manuscript Reviews - Review entire draft (up to 60k words), offer written notes and a 60 minute zoom call to review the comments together. $400

One-on-One Writing Consultations - Review up to 20k words with notes and feedback in a zoom call (up to one hour) to overcome hurdles. $150

Line Edits - For pieces closer to the finish line, line edits at $.01 a word.

Proof Edits - For the final product, a proof catching the nitty-gritty mistakes before you go to print or submit at $.04 a word.

Email kate@miseenplacepr.com for more details and availability.

 
 
 

REVISIONIST MAGAZINE of 2026 is available for Pre-Sale NOW!

Printed annually, Revisionist is a literary journal published by Mise En Place featuring female writers, artists, and culinarians; voices, ideals, energy we want to advocate more in our world.

In the words of Margaret Atwood, “We were revisionists; what we are revising is ourselves.”

Pre-purchase Revisionist 2026 now!

Featuring local writers in Charleston: Laura Cannon, A$iahMae, Chandler Rennison, and Layton Williams.

Featuring national writers: Whitney Bryant, Jamie Li, Dasia Moore, and Kelly Salasin.

Local Charleston Artists from Redux Studio: Sophie Angela, Melissa Callaway, KELA, and Lauren Schmidt.

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WINTER WRITING WORKSHOPS

Grow your skills and confidence as a writer. When you sign up for one of our writing workshops, you’ll get immediate access to a supportive community of creative women who believe your story needs to be told.

This writing workshop consist of 4 sessions which meet bi-weekly online (Kate’s session may offer in-person) on Tuesdays, 12-2 pm and Sundays, 2-4 p.m. When you sign up, we will email you with questions to tailor the class to each participants needs. Classes focus on fiction, non-fiction, and memoir writing.

All classes will cover the foundations of writing: Story-Arc, Setting and World Building, Character Development and Perspective, Dialogue and Finding Voice.

Each class will engage with writing prompts, short story analysis, and workshopping of participants manuscripts.

Facilitators: Kate Boyette and Jacqueline Cripps

Location will be Charleston’s Riverland Terrace neighborhood. (Address will be emailed to participants upon sign-up). 

Cost: $400

Winter Workshop Dates:

  • Tuesday, January 20th, February 3rd, February 17th, and March 3rd

  • Sunday, January 18th, February 1st, February 22nd, and March 8th

QUESTIONS: Email kate@miseenplacepr.com

Jacqueline Cripps is a UK/US-based writer and screenwriter whose work explores voice, emotion, and the complexities of modern life. She is the author of three books and writes widely across fiction, essays, and screen projects. Jacqueline brings a thoughtful, grounded approach to storytelling, helping writers connect more deeply with character, feeling, and authentic voice.

Kate Boyette began her professional writing career as the first editor-in-chief of the culinary publication, The Local Palate. Recently she launched her boutique cookbook publishing company with Scott Long, Mise En Place Publishing, which publishes the female literary journal, REVISIONIST as well as multiple cookbooks. She earned her MFA in creative writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts in 2024, combining her two loves—cooking and storytelling. 

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EVENTS

Come join us in supporting local female writers at all stages of the writing process, sharing excerpts from their poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction. More info to follow for each event - sign up for our newsletter and follow us on IG for details.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events at 6:15 pm:

  • Wednesday, February 11th | Philosophers & Fools, 50 Bogard Street

  • Wednesday, April 15th | Philosophers & Fools, 50 Bogard Street

  • Wednesday, June 17th | Philosophers & Fools, 50 Bogard Street