You’ve put in the work—clarified your idea, identified your positioning in a book proposal, and written a sample chapter or two. But before you send the proposal out to agents or publishers, you wonder:
Does this make the best case for my book?
That’s where a professional critique comes in. I’ll offer suggestions for improving or strengthening your proposal so you can feel confident pitching your book and catching the attention of agents or editors.
What’s Included in the Critique
This one-time proposal critique includes:
- A 30-minute phone or Zoom consultation to discuss your book and publishing goals
- A thorough review of your proposal (comments returned within a week)
- A follow-up phone/Zoom consultation to discuss feedback and next steps
- A written critique letter outlining suggestions for revision and refinement
Cost: $800
Why Work With Me?
I bring a blend of marketing expertise and publishing insight to the book proposal process. I’ve helped dozens of authors shape compelling nonfiction proposals. We’ll focus on communicating your book’s message and marketability, so your proposal meets industry expectations while your ideas stand out.
Optional Add-Ons
- Additional assessment or feedback call after revisions: $200
- Developmental edit of chapter outline or sample chapters: Quoted based on length
- Feedback and coaching on your query letter
If you decide to pursue full book proposal coaching after the critique, your critique fee will be applied to the coaching package.
To get started, send an email to anne [at] annejanzer.com or book a time to talk.
I feel so very fortunate to have had Anne’s guidance in developing my book proposal! As a first-time author, I had no clue what a viable nonfiction book proposal should look like and initially consulted someone who was, honestly, not helpful. I was discouraged but decided to take another chance after reading Anne’s description of herself as an ‘armchair cognitive science geek, nonfiction author coach…’ In our first zoom meeting, Anne succinctly walked me through what worked and what didn’t in my proposal, gave me insight into what agents were looking for, and offered to do further follow-up with me. She did all this with a warm and encouraging tone that put me at ease and gave me renewed confidence in the importance of my work. Lovely person, shrewd insight, grammar mastery. If you are looking for a supportive expert for your book proposal, your search ends here.
