Collaboration. Expertise. Reliability.
Since 2008, our team of expert editors has helped writers achieve
life-changing representation and publication or production of their work.
Will you be next?
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A DLA EDITOR?
Our editor in chief, David Lombardino, looks for more than just an English degree in the editors he selects to work on your query letter. Seeking the highest standard, he handpicks them for their:
Expertise & Skill: They are masters of their craft. They possess an expert understanding of pitching a manuscript to an agent, in addition to specific expertise in their genres.
Communication & Collaboration: They take a supportive, edifying approach in sharing their insights, providing clear, supportive explanations of their changes and welcoming your feedback.
Timeliness & Reliability: They meet their deadlines, on time, every time. They reach out with any questions in a timely manner, as well as respond to your questions in an equally timely manner.
Got a dream to achieve?
WE HELP GET YOU PUBLISHED
Or at least your book judged on merit. Publishers accepting
books we’ve edited include:
WE DO SO IN MANY GENRES
With the growing list including:
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Adventure
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Children’s Fiction
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Fantasy
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Historical
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LGBTQ+
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Mystery
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Romance
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Science Fiction
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Suspense / Thriller
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Young Adult
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Art & Photography
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Autobiography / Biography
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Business & Money
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Cooking
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Health & Fitness
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History
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Motivational / Inspirational
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Politics & Social Sciences
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Religion / Spirituality
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Self-Help / Personal Development
DON’T SEE YOUR GENRE?
Talk to one of our editors during our regular business hours over the phone or by live chat
or any time via email
to see if it is one we can assist you with.
ORDERING IS EASY AND AVAILABLE 24/7. QUALITY AND TURNAROUND ARE FULLY GUARANTEED.
CHOOSE ONE OF THE SERVICES BELOW TO GET AN INSTANT QUOTE.
Query Letter Editing & Feedback
This exceptionally valuable service sets you apart. It includes all Query Letter Editing and Query Letter Proofreading services and adds detailed, objective feedback that address:
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Engagement and Clarity of Ideas
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Narrative Voice and Style
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Structure and Organization
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Pacing and Flow
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Genre- and Subgenre-Specific Feedback
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Explanations of Suggested Edits
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Points of Confusion
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Missing Information
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Overall Strengths and Weaknesses
Query Letter Editing
DLA’s proprietary version of “copyediting,” this service includes all Query Letter Proofreading. With it, we will also make or indicate the specific corrections to be made relating to:
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Narrative Style and Tone
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Consistency and Clarity of Voice
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Conciseness, Flow and Transitions
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Paragraph and Sentence Structure
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Repetition/Redundancy
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Advanced Word Choice
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Passive Voice
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Genre- and Subgenre-Specific Editing
Query Letter Proofreading
With this service, we identify and correct mistakes in basic English usage. It covers:
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Punctuation
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Grammar
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Singular vs Plural
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Subject-Verb Agreement
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Typographical Errors
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Spelling Errors (Non-Subject-Specific)
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Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
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Verb Tense
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Word Choice Errors
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WANT HELP ALSO WITH YOUR SYNOPSIS?
NOT SURE WHICH SERVICE TO CHOOSE? WE'RE HERE TO HELP.
Speak with one of our editors over the phone, by live chat or via email.
Our telephone hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CT Monday through Friday, our live chat hours
are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM CT Monday through Friday, and email is available anytime.
We are committed to your success.
When you become a client of DLA Editors & Proofers, your goal becomes our goal. Our editors are handpicked not just for their speed, expertise and reliability, but also for a genuine passion to see you succeed.
Still have questions? We would love to hear about your goals and collaborate with you in achieving them. Speak with one of our editors today over the phone, by live chat or via email.