Manuscript Assessor and Creative Writing Mentor

manuscript assessor & creative writing mentor

Bring your story to life — with clarity, purpose, and emotional truth.

After nearly four decades writing and translating stories across genres — and publishing more than thirty books — I’ve learned what makes a story not just readable, but unforgettable.

As a trained storytelling consultant (mentored for ten years by James McSill), I help writers see what their manuscripts are really saying — and shape them into the stories they were meant to be.

The difference between writing from inspiration and writing for publication is crystal clear to me. Helping you discover that clarity in your own work is what I love most.

If this resonates, let’s begin. contato@cristinaschumacher.com

And if you’re still in doubt :)…
I can help you fulfil the full potential of your work. In my manuscript assessments and creative writing mentorship I provide guidance on several aspects of storytelling, such as plot structure and building, character development, point of view, pace, among others.

Most importantly, I view each text in its own light and always remind my authors that the beauty of storytelling lies in the absence of right or wrong. Anything is possible as long as the narrative stays consistent and whole.

.Below, you’ll find detailed testimonals from happy authors I’ve had the privilege to work with and help by reviewing their manuscripts.

I am also a mentor of the New Zealand Society of Authors.

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As a result of Cristina’s feedback I have a better idea of what seems to be working, and what would help to improve my writing further.
She provided helpful, informative advice. I would definitely recommend to others.

NZSA StartWrite Programme Testimonial

The feedback was extremely constructive and helped me think about my manuscript clearly.

NZSA StartWrite Programme Testimonial

The analysis given has enabled me to start looking at my work more thoroughly, as I tend to write as I am thinking, and although it is clear to me it can appear jumbled when read by other people.