Query & submission Package
Professional pitch materials for literary agents and publishers
Querying literary agents is one of the most challenging stages of the publishing process. Even strong manuscripts are often rejected not because of the writing itself, but because the pitch materials do not clearly communicate the book’s hook, structure, or market positioning.
A successful submission requires more than a good story. It requires a compelling and strategically positioned presentation of that story.
I help authors develop professional, industry-ready submission materials that clearly and confidently present their manuscript to agents and publishers.
With experience working across publishing, editing, and both trade and academic contexts, I help authors position their work effectively for industry submission.
What I help you create
Your submission package may include:
• Query letter
• Synopsis (short or full-length)
• Tagline or hook line
• Pitch paragraph (for email or social media)
• First chapter assessment and refinement
• Agent submission strategy and targeting guidance
Each element works together to present your manuscript in a clear, compelling, and market-aware way.
What is a query package?
A query package is the set of materials you send to literary agents when you are seeking representation.
It typically includes a query letter and sample pages, but the strongest submissions go further and ensure that every element of your pitch is aligned, polished, and strategically focused.
A strong query package must:
• Clearly communicate what your book is about
• Establish genre and market positioning
• Highlight stakes and emotional drive
• Demonstrate voice and writing quality
• Show why the book will appeal to readers and publishers
Many writers struggle at this stage because they are too close to the manuscript to distil it effectively into pitch form. My role is to help you step outside your manuscript and see it as an agent would.
My editorial approach
I focus on clarity, positioning, and impact.
We work together to:
• Identify the strongest hook in your story
• Refine your pitch so it is concise and compelling
• Ensure your synopsis reflects structure and stakes clearly
• Strengthen your opening pages to support your submission
• Align your materials with industry expectations
• Improve clarity, flow, and professionalism across all documents
My goal is to make your submission package as strong as your manuscript deserves it to be.
Who this is for
• Authors preparing to query literary agents
• Writers submitting to publishers or competitions
• Authors unsure whether their manuscript is ready
• Writers who have been receiving rejections without feedback
• Authors refining their pitch after edits or rewrites
Whether you are querying for the first time or returning after a round of submissions, I help you refine your materials so they present your work at its strongest.
What clients say
Kate Foster
Paws (Middle Grade)
“Bella’s input on the opening chapters of my MG contemporary were immensely helpful. I incorporated her detailed feedback and these changes led to me signing with my agent.”
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