Getting Agent Ready

Perfect your submissions package

If you’ve worked tirelessly at editing and revising your manuscript and are ready for the next stage of approaching agents, this one’s for you!

I will work with you to perfect your query letter, 1-page synopsis and first 3 chapters (or up to 10,000 words) of your novel. I will guide you through shortlisting the right agents for you, the best format for querying and provide a template of questions to ask agents who express an interest in representing you.

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What’s included?

2 x 50-min coaching calls  

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Resources to help craft the necessary documents including guiding questions, prompts and samples

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Line edits for your first 3 chapters (or up to 10,000 words)

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Weekly newsletter (includes craft lessons, interviews with authors, essays on writing, book recommendations etc.)

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Qalb Writers Collective community membership for duration of our work together

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Opportunity to contribute to the newsletter – a means to receive editorial feedback and develop your writing portfolio 

How does the process work?

  • Before our first call, you’ll send across details of your project, your first 3 chapters, and your synopsis (if you have them) and query letter (if you have them).

  • On our first call we’ll discuss your project and I’ll provide initial feedback on your documents. I’ll also provide guidance and samples for the synopsis and query letter. You can also come along with any questions you have about the agent querying process. 

  • After the call, I’ll leave you with the task of drafting your query letter and synopsis, with the guidance and resources provided, while I work on line-editing your opening chapters. 

  • Two weeks after our call, you will send across your completed letter and synopsis, and within the next week, I’ll return the three documents complete with feedback. 

  • Our second call will be focused on any questions you have regarding the feedback shared as well as everything to do with finding agents. 


By the end of this you will have:

1-page synopsis

A query letter, including your novel pitch

Line-edited first 3 chapters

RATES AND PRICES

Option 1

£900 one time payment

Option 2

2 - part payments of £450 each

FAQ

  • The package costs £900. You can make a one-off payment of the full amount or a two-part payment.

  • This process takes 5 weeks.

  • You can book 1-2-1 consulting at a discounted rate if you want to extend our working relationship. 

  • You can either book 1-2-1 consulting at a discounted rate or check out our editorial services to see which is a better fit for you. 

testimonials

  • "I mentored Suad as part of Pan Macmillan’s A Future in Freelancing proofreading traineeship in 2022, in association with the PTC. She showed great dedication to her work, turning all tasks around well in advance of her deadlines, and it was great to see how her skills progressed throughout the scheme and how well she took feedback. Suad worked well with digital mark-ups and showed attention to detail and thoughtfulness about language; I look forward to working with her again."

    Rebecca Needes

    Desk Editor at Pan Macmillan

  • "Suad edited and proofread my personal statement for my MSc in Global Health, and her support was fundamental in obtaining my place on the course. Her feedback was easy to understand, implement and was always timely, which made it easier to meet my deadline. I am incredibly grateful for the help Suad gave me in the process. Thank you!"

    Tasnim