Q: What kinds of writing do you edit?
Q: How much do you charge for a consultation?
A: My fee is determined on a project-by-project basis. Generally speaking, the fee for a phone consultation would be the equivalent of a nice dinner, a proposal critique would be a fabulous pair of shoes, and a manuscript edit would be a month or two of rent. If you would like me to quote you a specific fee, please visit: Services.
Q: Do you only work with Latino writers?
A: A lot of people assume I only work with Latinos, but in reality the majority of my clients are not Latino.
Q: When are you coming to speak in my city?
A: All my scheduled appearances for the remainder of this year can be found by visiting: Workshops. If your town isn't listed, then I do not currently have plans to speak there. If you would like to me to speak in your area, please visit: Request A Workshop.
Q: You don’t have any workshops scheduled in my city, but I’d really love to have your handouts or an audio or video recording. Do you have any available for sale?
A: You’re not the first person to ask! Due to numerous requests like yours, I have published an e-book version of my workshop How Editors Think and plan to create e-book versions of more of my workshops. For more information, visit: E-book.
Q: Could you recommend an agent for my work if I provide a brief description, or send you a short sample?
A: Writers who come to me for a referral to an agent are like the hungry seeking food. Sure, I could feed you a meal, but I’d rather show you to fish so you’ll never starve again. In other words, if I were to give you a few names and phone numbers, there’s no guarantee the agents I recommend would agree to represent you. Instead, I teach writers how to find a good agent on their own so they no longer have to depend on consultants like me. If you’d like to learn more, please visit: Services. In addition, you can find tips in the FAQ section of the October 2003 issue of Latinidad® by visiting: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/marcelalandres/.
Q: Would you be my agent?
A: I am not a literary agent. Instead, I am an Editorial Consultant, which means I provide developmental editing of manuscripts, critiques of book proposals, phone consultations, and strategic advice on how to launch and manage a writing career. For more information please visit: Services.
Q: I would like you to publish my manuscript; may I submit a proposal to you?
A: I am not a publishing company, nor am I affiliated with a publishing company. I suggest you obtain the services of a literary agent, who can submit your proposal to the appropriate publishers.
Q: How do I sign up for your newsletter?
A: Visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/marcelalandres/ and click the "Join This Group!" button near the top of the page.
Q: How can I update my e-mail address on your newsletter's distribution list?
A: Visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/marcelalandres/, click on the “Edit Memberships” link near the top of the page, then under “Step 1. Your Contact Information” click on the “Add new email address” link.
Q: I would like to post an announcement on your web site and newsletter. How much does it cost?
A: It's free. Just e-mail a short announcement to marcelalandres@yahoo.com; use the postings in the Resources section of this web site as models. Be sure to include the name and contact information of a person or the url of a web site to which people can go with queries.
Q: I sent you an e-mail over a week ago, and haven't heard back. Why?
A: As you can imagine, I receive a great many e-mails. While I will respond to your message at some point, I cannot guarantee I will do so in a timely manner. Before you contact me I recommend you thoroughly review the entire content of this web site--particularly this page--as well as all the back issues of the Latinidad® e-zine, as it is likely they already offer the information you seek. To find Latinidad®, please visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/marcelalandres/.
