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Query coaching is the most effective and efficient way to develop and strengthen your query. During live sessions via Zoom or phone call, we will tackle your querying process, combining my querying experience with your personal knowledge of your story. This is the strongest option for writers who are committed to landing an agent.

My approach to coaching is much like my editing approach: tough but encouraging. I am honest about what needs work and areas that may become issues. But I recognize that your story means more to you than a stranger can see. During the querying process, the craft of writing meets the business. As a coach, I address both sides and help you bring those two aspects into harmony.

Includes: preliminary query critique, one-hour live session, feedback on your revisions

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​Why Query Coaching?

• Receive individual support
• Brainstorm during the live session
• ID critical elements of your story
• Apply proven methods to your query
• Structure your query effectively
• Get expert answers and feedback

Victoria improved my query package tremendously. Not only is my query letter a better marketing tool, but my synopsis!—I never expected a synopsis could be something which could make readers excited about the overall story, but Victoria's questions and advice turned the synopsis from something lifeless into an exciting document in its own right. Her comments on my pages were specific enough to provide direction, and broad enough to give me a new eye toward general improvements. ​Victoria was prompt and professional. She was also careful to phrase critiques delicately, with an eye to suggesting improvements without being harsh. I am so pleased I hired Victoria!

—Debbie Romani, query coaching

Where are you in your querying journey?

I have a draft of my query.

Great! A query coaching session is perfect to help you turn that draft into a submission-ready query. You will finish the session with a query that will snag agents' attention.

I haven't written a query yet.

No problem. During the session, I'll help you identify the crucial elements you need to include. We will map out the structure of your query and fill in the blueprint. You will finish the session with a strong draft of your query, and though you may need to do a little more brainstorming to make it as strong as it can be, the query will be very close to submission-ready.

I've queried a few agents, but I'm not getting requests.

Let's change that! During your query coaching session, we will work with your query letter to determine where it's missing the mark. We'll strengthen it, ensuring it hits the necessary notes and that it's structured effectively.