Professional Query Letter Editing, Feedback & Proofreading Services

Crafting a compelling story is one thing—convincing an agent, publisher, manager or producer to read it is another. You need a team of smart, market-focused professionals who can ensure every detail of your query letter excels in getting your manuscript the attention it deserves.

Our expert editors:

Possess 50+ years’ combined fiction, nonfiction and screenplay editing experience
Boast editing expertise across the full range of genres and subgenres
Are full-time employees of DLA (no freelancers)

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Query Letter Editing & Feedback

This exceptionally valuable service sets us apart. It includes all Query Letter Editing and Query Letter Proofreading services and adds detailed, objective feedback that address:

Consistency, Engagement and Clarity of Ideas
Narrative Voice and Style
Structure and Organization
Pacing and Flow
Genre- and Subgenre-Specific Recommendations
Explanations of Suggested Edits
Points of Confusion
Missing Information
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:

Consistency, Engagement and Clarity of Narrative Style and Tone
Consistency, Engagement and Clarity of Voice
Conciseness, Flow and Transitions
Paragraph and Sentence Structure
Repetition/Redundancy
Advanced Word Choice (Connotation and Rhythm)
Passive Voice
Genre- and Subgenre-Specific Editing
Adherence to AP, APA, Chicago, MLA, Turabian or Publisher-Specific Guidelines

Query Letter Proofreading

With this service, we identify and correct mistakes in basic English usage. It covers:

Punctuation
Grammar
Singular vs Plural
Subject-Verb Agreement
Typographical Errors
Spelling Errors (Non-Subject-Specific)
Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Verb Tense
Basic Word Choice (Denotation)

Tips for an Outstanding Query Letter

Taking a serious, professional approach to writing your query letter communicates to the agent, publisher, manager or producer that your manuscript is worth their time and consideration.

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Query Letters

From the style and tone of your query letter to both following and bending the rules of compelling letter writing, we know what it takes to get the details right—and your query letter ready to get you noticed.

Still have questions? See a list of our frequently asked questions or give us a call at 877-454-4957.

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