Give your querying journey its strongest possible start.

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A compelling query gets an agent’s attention, but the query is only one part of the submission. This package takes a look at the complete opening of your submission materials—from the pitch itself through the first pages of your manuscript—to ensure they are working together to make the strongest possible impression.

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The Query Package includes:

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Query Evaluation

A detailed assessment of your query letter, with attention to the premise, hook, stakes, characterization, genre and market positioning, as well as clarity, voice, and overall effectiveness. I’ll identify what is working, what may be holding the query back, and where it can be sharpened to better capture an agent’s attention.

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Synopsis Review

A close review of your synopsis for clarity, structure, pacing, character arcs, and story coherence. I’ll help ensure that the synopsis effectively communicates the novel’s central conflict and trajectory while presenting the story in a clear, compelling way.

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First 20 Pages

A detailed editorial assessment of the opening pages of your manuscript, focusing on the elements that matter most in those crucial first chapters: voice, prose, characterization, world-building, pacing, point of view, conflict, and the strength of the opening hook.

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What you'll receive:

A written editorial report covering all three components, with specific, actionable feedback and recommendations for revision. The goal isn't simply to identify problems, but to help you understand what is already working and where targeted changes could make your submission stronger.

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Ideal for:

 

Writers preparing to query literary agents, revising an existing submission package, or looking for an experienced editorial perspective before entering the querying process.