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"Am I Ready To Query?" Session
Best for: “I want to approach agents, but I’m not sure I’m ready.”


Find out if your book project is ready for agents — and what to fix before you query.
It’s hard to know when your book is ready.
You may have a proposal, a manuscript, sample chapters, or a query letter. You may have put months or years into the project. But before you start sending it to agents, you want to know the truth:
Is this strong enough? Is anything missing? What do I need to fix first?
That’s what this session is for.
In this one-hour Zoom session, I’ll review the materials you send ahead of time and give you a clear, honest assessment of your project’s readiness for traditional publishing. We’ll look at the big picture: your book concept, writing, structure, pitch, platform, audience, marketability, and overall presentation.
I’ll help you identify what’s working, what’s not yet landing, and what needs to happen before you begin approaching agents.
You’ll come away with a practical sense of where you are, what matters most, and what to do next.
This session can help you avoid sending too soon, spinning your wheels, or revising endlessly without knowing what you’re aiming for. We will answer the question, “Is this ready to query, and what would make it stronger?”
Cost: $249
Conducted via Zoom • One-on-one coaching session
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