I will help your query letter capture literary agent attention
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About this Gig
Query Letter Review: Polish Your Pitch & Increase Your Chances
Ready to submit your manuscript, but unsure if your query letter is polished enough? With 20 years of experience in the publishing world, I'll help you perfect your pitch, making sure it catches the attention of agents and publishers.
What you'll get:
- Thorough review of your query letter, focusing on appeal, tone, style, and formatting.
- Actionable feedback on areas that need improvement to make your query stand out.
- Premium service includes rewrite suggestions and AI detection for added security.
I won't write your letter for you, but I'll guide you through the process to ensure it's clear, professional, and engaging. With quick turnaround times, you'll be ready to submit your query letter with confidence.
Language:
English
Content type:
Other
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Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
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FAQ
Why hire a human editor instead of using AI?
AI can be useful for brainstorming and catching some basic errors, but it still struggles with nuance, voice, pacing, consistency, and context. A human editor understands what you're trying to accomplish and provides feedback tailored to your unique manuscript. AI just isn’t fully there yet.
How many words can I submit?
Your query letter should be less than 500 words. Any more than that and it is not a traditional query letter. I allow up to 600 words so I can help you cut the fat out of the letter.
Will you rewrite my query letter?
No. I will not rewrite the entire query letter. I will offer rewrite suggestions for Premium services only, and even then, it will not be for the entire letter.
How fast will I get my edits back from you?
I am usually pretty quick, 24 hours. Please note, I am in the USA and in the central time zone, I do not respond or work in the middle of the night my time.
Will you tell me if my query letter is "bad"?
Yes. If my professional opinion is that it needs a lot more work, I will tell you that so that you can use my feedback to make it stronger and run the revision by others before sending it off.
How do you deliver edits?
I typically provide edits using Microsoft Word's Track Changes feature, which allows you to review every suggestion individually. If you would like to use a different format, please contact me before ordering. I am happy to discuss alternative options when possible.
Are you fluent in English?
Yes. English is my native language, and it is the only language I speak professionally. I was born and educated in the United States and hold an MFA in Creative Writing. My academic training and editing experience allow me to provide clear, accurate, and professional feedback on your work.
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johnriley595

South Korea
Proper, concrete feedback is a rare thing - Libby gave me actionable suggestions and demonstrated her knowledge of the industry as she did so. Would recommend!
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7 days
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reverend1999

United States
Libby did such a good job on my last draft that I requested a review of my completed query letter and she did not disappoint. New revisions gained new insights. What I thought was my final edit is now my second draft. Thank you Libby for helping me write the perfect query letter in a difficult genre.
Up to $50
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2 days
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reverend1999

United States
Wow! What great feedback on my querry letter. Clear, insightful, usefully, and easily applied. Amazing quality advice and a deep understanding of the market. Highly recommend for querry letter review!
Up to $50
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1 day
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johnriley595

South Korea
Proper, concrete feedback is a rare thing - Libby gave me actionable suggestions and demonstrated her knowledge of the industry as she did so. Would recommend!
Up to $50
Price
7 days
Duration
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reverend1999

United States
Libby did such a good job on my last draft that I requested a review of my completed query letter and she did not disappoint. New revisions gained new insights. What I thought was my final edit is now my second draft. Thank you Libby for helping me write the perfect query letter in a difficult genre.
Up to $50
Price
2 days
Duration
Helpful?R 
reverend1999

United States
Wow! What great feedback on my querry letter. Clear, insightful, usefully, and easily applied. Amazing quality advice and a deep understanding of the market. Highly recommend for querry letter review!
Up to $50
Price
1 day
Duration
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