'I was extremely impressed by both the service and the quality of Laurel's critique on my submission pack.
Laurel was completely upfront about what she could provide, kept to deadlines and provided me
with high quality feedback. As a result, I feel much more confident about submitting to agents now' – Michael Lynes, on the service of a submission pack report.
Congratulations, your book is a sleek, finely-honed storytelling machine and you are ready to submit to agents and publishers. But how to make sure you are giving your book the best possible chance? As a veteran of reading through submissions I can assure you that the covering letter (or email, these days) is vitally important. Have you introduced yourself and the work succinctly while making it enticing? Have you thought through your readership, pitched your synopsis right and noted the relevant comparison authors? If an editor or agent has a hundred submissions to get through and you've sent them a genre that they do not publish or your synopsis is confused then they may not even read the first line of your carefully crafted book baby.
What to expect from this service:
I will read through your covering letter and synopsis and leave comments for suggested changes to tighten up your pitch and make sure you are selling your book in a direct, exciting and comprehensive way in-line with industry expectations. I will also read through the first chapter of your novel (up to 5000 words). I will then write a concise report on my overall impressions, offering advice from the point of view of a commissioning editor. Please be aware that while this service may improve your chances, it does not guarantee acceptance from your chosen publisher.
If this service feels right for you please go to my contact page and send me an email.
What to expect from this service:
I will read through your covering letter and synopsis and leave comments for suggested changes to tighten up your pitch and make sure you are selling your book in a direct, exciting and comprehensive way in-line with industry expectations. I will also read through the first chapter of your novel (up to 5000 words). I will then write a concise report on my overall impressions, offering advice from the point of view of a commissioning editor. Please be aware that while this service may improve your chances, it does not guarantee acceptance from your chosen publisher.
If this service feels right for you please go to my contact page and send me an email.