Writing your novel was easy compared to crafting a killer query. The query is your first and only chance to make an impression on an agent or publisher, and they'll give you just a sentence or two to hook and reel them in. Let me show you how to skip the slush pile and get from "No, thanks," to "Yes, please!"

If you're stuck with a so-so query, let the Query Doctor remedy your ills!
I'll rewrite your fiction query, boost its appeal, embed a hook and help your book stand out from the crowd. Best of all, it's affordable. Quick turnaround! Contact me for more information.

"THIS IS BRILLIANT!!!!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you. You've re-energized me."
Michelle Zive, 2010 San Diego Book Award winner

"The Query Doctor made a difficult task easier--showing me how to better sell my story to agents. Thanks!"
Chris Devlin, author St. Vitus Academy: The Lazarus Rock

Developmental, substantive and line editing to improve idea flow, sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, voice and information organization and delivery.

In addition to fiction writing, I'm also the editor of San Diego Family Magazine, an award-winning monthly parenting magazine and the co-founder of the Page a Day Writer's Group. I've spent many years nurturing writers and journalists, supporting their vision and refining their talent. Rates vary (hourly or per project). Tell me about your book, your stumbling blocks and your goals. Click for more info, published articles/writing samples or contact me.

Connect with your creativity. Decipher your dreams. Develop your characters.
Organize and refine your manuscript. Rekindle your inner fire.

Is your great American novel tucked away in a file cabinet? Is your prize-winning play gathering dust on the shelf? Do your characters keep you up at night? Are you growing tired of the garret?

From seed to full bloom, each of our imaginative "babies" needs careful nurturing to grow and thrive. My support services can help you identify and demolish your creative roadblocks and rekindle your inner fire. Whether you fear success, rejection or simply can't seem to get your story organized into a marketable manuscript, together we can develop a time line for your project and structure a definitive plan to make your dream a reality.

What you'll receive:

• Weekly 'power hour' (consultation and project review). E-mail  support.
• At-home exercises to help you connect with your story & tap into your own creative wellspring.
• Writer's block analysis - let's get you moving!
• Character and plot development (fiction).
• Technical assistance - grammar and structure.
  
• Standard stuff: building an outline, story plotting/diagramming, fine-tuning your synopsis and query letter.
• Manuscript review with suggestions (this is not a line by line editorial service, but I'm happy to provide it for an additional fee).
• Marketing guidance (back cover copy, press releases, resources).

How it works:
We'll have an initial discussion to determine if we work well together and if you can benefit from my services. If we're both amenable, you'll review and sign my agreement. We'll schedule our first month's meeting and away we go!

Pricing:
Available upon request for 10 or 20 hours support (two-month initial commitment). Month to month after the trial period ends.

Let's get started! Contact me.