Before You Hit Send

Agents read these as a package, not three separate pieces. The query sets up an expectation. The synopsis either confirms it or creates whiplash. The opening pages either deliver or they don't. When any one of those breaks from the others, the whole read falls apart before you ever get a full request.

This audit looks at all three together, the way an agent actually reads them.

You'll get written notes on what's working and what's not in each piece and across the package as a whole plus a 30-minute live call to talk through revisions and figure out your next move.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

– Written editorial notes on your query, synopsis, and first 10 pages
– Assessment of how the package reads together
– 30-minute live call to talk through changes and next steps
– Turnaround: Written notes in 25 business days. Live call scheduled within 4 weeks.

SUBMIT

Your query, synopsis, and first 10 pages as a single document.

THIS IS FOR YOU IF

– You're preparing to query and want to know your materials are actually ready, not just finished
– You've been querying without traction and can't figure out where the package is breaking down
– You want one honest read before you go wide, plus the confidence of a second look after you've revised

WHY ME

I'm a literary agent with ten years of editorial experience before that, plus an MFA and books of my own. I know what agents are looking for because I am one and I know what dev editors flag because I spent a decade working in that space. This is the most complete pre-query read I offer and it's coming from someone who has sat on every side of this process.