Our Services

Even if you are unable to attend our classes or writing groups, we can still help you as an author. Our submission analysis options offer personalized, detailed feedback from industry professionals.

Query Letter Analysis

$50

Get personalized feedback on your query letter including what works and suggestions for improvement.

The analysis includes in-line comments on your query letter as well as a separate one page feedback letter addressing the main points for improvement.

Synopsis Analysis

$60

Receive actionable guidance on your story’s big picture including the flow of the narrative, character arcs, and potential plot issues.

The analysis includes in-line comments on your synopsis as well as a separate one page feedback letter addressing the main points for improvement.

Full Novel Submission Package

$150

Get feedback on both your query letter and synopsis as well as the first 10 pages of your novel (2.5K words).

The analysis includes in-line comments and a separate one page feedback letter addressing the main points for improvement for each section of the submission package.

 FAQs

  • Current turnaround times are as follow:

    Query Letter and Synopsis Analysis: 5 business days

    Full query Package: 10 business days

    Turn around starts once all materials are received from the writer.

  • Currently all queries, synopsis, and submission packages are reviewed by our own lit agent, Zach Honey.

    We hope to expand our available reviewers as demand increases and will keep you informed should your submission be reviewed by another team member.

    Learn more about Zach here.

  • Standard formatting is perfect (12 pt, Times New Roman or similar, double spaced). Please send in as a word doc to allow for line edits and notes on the manuscript.

  • The best way to learn what material you’ll need to submit to agents and editors is to take our Query Letter Master class! Howver, as not everyone is able to do that, the following resources are a good place to start:

    Query Letter: https://janefriedman.com/query-letters/

    Synopsis: https://janefriedman.com/how-to-write-a-novel-synopsis/

  • At check out, we will ask for your email. Once service is paid, we will reach out requesting the necessary materials.

If any materials are in a state that we feel are unable to improve them or offer useful comments, we will offer a full refund.

If you have any questions or concerns before purchasing any critique package, please email: contact@gatecitywritersworkshop.com.

Our readers will not be considering submissions for publication or representation. If you plan to query any of our agents, please familiarize yourself with the AALA Canon of Ethics especially section 8.