Focused editorial guidance for agent submissions
Since 2008, I’ve worked with fiction and nonfiction writers to refine
query letters at every stage—from early drafts to submission-ready
pitches—bringing clear editorial judgment to structure, clarity, and
voice.
HOW QUERY LETTER EDITING WORKS
Query letter editing begins with understanding your project, your goals, and where you are in the submission process. Whether you’re drafting an initial query or refining a letter for resubmission, I provide clear, specific editorial guidance focused on structure, clarity, positioning, and voice.
QUERY LETTER EDITING SERVICES OFFERED
Query Letter Editing & Feedback
This service provides a comprehensive editorial review of your query letter, combining line-level editing with substantive feedback on the effectiveness and positioning of your query.
You’ll receive clear guidance on:
- Pitch clarity and narrative focus
- Structure, flow, and pacing
- Voice, tone, and professionalism
- Genre expectations and market positioning
- Areas of confusion, omission, or over-explanation
Feedback is delivered directly in the document, with explanations and suggestions to know exactly what adjustments to make.
Query Letter Editing
A focused line-level edit designed to refine language, clarity, and presentation while preserving your voice.
This service addresses:
- Sentence structure, flow, and transitions
- Concision and redundancy
- Tone and narrative consistency
- Word choice and passive constructions
- Agent-appropriate phrasing
This option is well suited to drafts that are structurally sound but need polish and tightening.
Query Letter Proofreading
A final pass to correct surface-level errors once revisions are complete.
This service focuses on:
- Grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Typographical errors
- Verb tense and agreement
- Pronoun and usage issues
Proofreading is intended as a last step and does not include structural or stylistic feedback.
Editorial Judgment for Agent Submissions
I’ve worked with writers at every stage—from first-time authors preparing their initial query to experienced writers refining submissions for agents and publishers.
Across projects, my role is to help clarify what matters most in a query letter: the core premise, the narrative focus, and how the project is positioned for professional review.
That judgment is informed by years of working with writers whose books have gone on to agent representation and traditional publication—while remaining just as attentive to writers who are early in the process and seeking clear direction.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or revising a well-developed draft, I focus on helping your query communicate its strengths directly, professionally, and with intention.
If you’re ready to begin, you can start a new project below.
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HAVE A PARTICULAR APPROACH IN MIND?
If there’s a specific focus, concern, or submission context you’d like me to be aware of—such as agent targeting, positioning, or revisions already made—you’re welcome to share that before starting.
You can reach me by email, or include notes when submitting a project through the order form.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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