Query Letter Review

Professional feedback designed to help you craft a compelling query letter that captures attention, communicates your story effectively, and positions your manuscript for the traditional publishing market.

Best paired with: Synopsis Critique

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  • The Query Letter Review evaluates how effectively your query letter presents your manuscript to literary agents.

    Together, we'll examine your hook, stakes, character motivations, story summary, market positioning, and overall clarity to ensure your query is working as hard as your manuscript.

    This service focuses on helping you communicate the strongest version of your story in a professional and compelling way.

  • This service is ideal for authors who:

    • Are preparing to query literary agents

    • Are entering the traditional publishing process

    • Are struggling to summarize their manuscript

    • Are seeking professional feedback before submitting

    • Are looking to strengthen their query package

    • Hook effectiveness

    • Query structure and organization

    • Character and stakes presentation

    • Story clarity and intrigue

    • Market positioning

    • Genre expectations

    • Professionalism and readability

    • Overall agent appeal

    • Detailed comments throughout your query letter

    • Hook and pitch analysis

    • Feedback on clarity and effectiveness

    • Suggestions for strengthening stakes and intrigue

    • Revision recommendations

    • Personalized query guidance

  • Flat-rate service

    $110

    Designed for a single query letter.

    Turnaround times vary based on current availability.

  • Do you guarantee agent requests or representation?

    No editor can guarantee representation, requests, or publication. This service is designed to strengthen your query and improve its effectiveness.

    Should my manuscript be finished before booking?

    Yes. Query letters are typically written after a manuscript is complete and ready for submission.

    Will you help with comp titles?

    Yes. When appropriate, I may offer suggestions regarding comp title selection and market positioning.

    Can I submit a revised version after implementing feedback?

    Depending on the package selected, follow-up reviews may be available. Specific details will be discussed during booking.

    Do you review synopses as well?

    Synopsis reviews are offered as a separate service. If you'd like feedback on both your query and synopsis, please mention that in your inquiry.