Manuscript Consultation/Substantive Editing Whether an author has a full manuscript, a couple of chapters, or a stack of material in need of organization, I can help structure a manuscript in the most effective and commercially appealing way. From developing an overall trajectory, to tightening and sharpening individual chapters, and even down to line-editing, I give each manuscript exacting attention.
Book Proposal Development For the creative writer, formulating a book proposal is often foreign territory: it is more a business plan than literary work. After reading hundreds of queries and proposals, I know what appeals to agents and editors, and how to avoid common causes for rejection while allowing your proposal to stand out from the slush.
From developing and refining the overview, author bio, and chapter outlines, to honing the market analysis and positioning, to choosing the most effective sample material, I can help you assemble a professional and market-savvy proposal.
Publishing Advice Once your project is ready, I can help you polish the submission package and formulate a query letter, advise you on researching, targeting, and approaching agents, and provide support during the often stressful submission process.
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