At the end of a proposal critique, you will have:
1. An edited proposal
2. A candid editorial letter in which I outline my recommendations on how to improve your work, plus strategic advice on the business of publishing, which is just as important as the craft of writing
3. Verbal feedback via phone for up to one hour
It takes approximately two weeks for me to turn around a proposal critique. To reserve a spot on my calendar, I require you to sign a consultation agreement and pay the fee in full upfront.
Proposal Critique Fee: $400
Note that nonfiction and fiction proposals differ as follows:
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Nonfiction - For a description of all the components of a nonfiction proposal, please visit: Book Proposal Basics. -
Fiction - Fiction proposals consist of a cover letter, synopsis, and the first fifty pages of the manuscript.
To schedule a proposal critique, please do the following:
3. E-mail me the information requested below at: marcelalandres@yahoo.com. Be sure to put “Proposal Critique Request” in the subject line. After I receive your responses, I will e-mail you the consultation agreement for signature.
Name:
E-mail:
Home Mailing Address:
What is the title of your work?:
What is the nature of your work (e.g. self-help, cookbook, business, etc.)?:
Is it for adults, young adults, or children?:
How many pages in length is the proposal when double-spaced, including the cover letter and the first fifty pages of the manuscript?:
Is it written in English or Spanish?:
What is the name of the person who told you about me? If you weren't referred to me, how did you find out about my services?:
