Hello, writer!

Embarking on the journey to literary success often begins with a strong query letter—and let’s face it, that can feel downright intimidating.

As an agented author, I understand firsthand the emotional rollercoaster of the querying process. Crafting a query is more than just summarizing your story (a challenge in itself!); it’s about achieving that perfect balance of uniqueness and clarity, voice and conciseness, creativity and structure. Mastering this balance is nothing short of an art form.

Through my own experience navigating the query trenches and countless hours of research, I’ve gained a nuanced understanding of this art. I’ve worked with many writers to hone their queries—paying close attention to both the expectations of the industry and the individual vision of each author. The result? Queries that not only grab attention but also earn those sought-after full manuscript requests.

I offer tailored, one-on-one services designed to elevate your query letter. Together, we’ll ensure it aligns seamlessly with industry standards while staying true to your unique voice and story.

So let’s craft a query that opens doors to your literary dreams!

Services Offered:

1. Query Critique ($45 per critique): In my comprehensive query letter review, I utilize a hands-on approach to enhance your submission. I'll delve into your document, providing meticulous edits and insightful comments directly within the text using ‘commenting mode’/track-changes. This method ensures that my feedback is specific and actionable, focusing on enhancing the overall clarity, narrative flow, and distinct voice of your pitch.
   In certain cases I might provide an ‘example query’- where I use the bottom page of the document as a ‘playground’ for possible directions to approach the query in different ways for you to consider to enhance its marketable qualities.

   My critique aims to effectively introduce your main character, clearly delineate the stakes of your story, and craft an intriguing hook.

   Additionally, I will include any other detailed commentary in a follow-up email to further explain my suggestions.
   
   

2. Query critique + 15 min Zoom chat (75$ per critique): This is an extension of my query critique service, where in addition to my written critique we will schedule a one-on-one zoom chat after you get your written notes to discuss them or any other questions you might have about traditional publishing.
   

** A second written critique pass could also be arranged for an extra 15$ **