Marketing Tools

The cruel joke is the writing you used to produce your work is not the same writing you need to sell your product. Think of someone who writes concertos trying to hang together a fifteen second jingle. In just the same way, a writer who pens a marketable novel, may not be able to produce the letter which gets that novel read. 

Problem

Solution

A Great Query

You must have a great query letter. End of story. Most agencies get hundreds of letters every month. Hundreds. Bold print, exclamation points and testimonials from friends and family won't get a positive response. A well-written, concise and professional query will. DG Writing & Editing queries have gotten positive responses from agencies like Trident, Writer's House and Donald Maas just to name a few.  

 

 

My Novel in 1000 words or less

You've just finished your 100,000 word novel. You've got a query letter. You're ready to hit the road running... until an agent asks you to include a synopsis. A two-page synopsis. Yes, it is difficult to condense a major work down to a few pages. It's even more difficult if you wrote that work. However, the synopsis is a common marketing tool for novelists. Many agencies want one included with the initial query. More will ask for a synopsis or outline when they request sample chapters. Don't try to pound it out the night before and hope it flies. Include a synopsis as part of your complete marketing package. 

 

 

Proposals that get Results

Ah, non-fiction. One of the few areas where contracts are signed and advances issued before the book is even written. That doesn't mean you can just toss together a few ideas on paper and expect to walk away with a check. You need a complete, well-organized package which includes market analysis and a promotional plan. Sounds daunting? It can be, if you try to do it on your own. Let DG Writing & Editing assist in creating a package you'll be proud of. Or if you prefer to do the initial writing yourself, I can help polish the final product. 

Services and Fees

Query Letter

A one-page query is $35. 

          

 

Outline or Synopsis

A two to five page synopsis is $150 with a $75 reading fee for a standard novel.

          Chapter-by-chapter outlines are $15 per page with a $75 reading fee for a standard novel.

 

 

Non-Fiction Proposal Packages

Priced by the job. This package which includes a resume, table of contents, overview, market and competition analysis, author's bio, promotion plan and sample chapter starts at $1,500. 

 

 

Non-Fiction Proposal Critiques

A true money-saver. If you've completed a proposal on your own, let DG Writing & Editing critique your package. A critique with package notations is $150 for up to 50 pages and $1.50 for every additional page.