Services
Writer’s Relief is an author’s submission service. We assist creative writers with the process of submitting their writing to literary agents and editors; our rates are based on flat fees. At Writer’s Relief we offer services for EVERY budget.
*Click on the links below to read about each plan and pricing.*
We’re committed to high standards of excellence, offering the best submission services to the writing community. Our submission strategies are highly recommended!
The BASICS: We target books to literary agents. We target short creative prose and poetry to literary magazines (print journals and some reputable online magazines). After receiving a targeted submission packet from us, clients MUST be able to submit their work from their homes via mail and online.
Full Service—Our most inclusive level of service: Full Service clients have OUR HIGHEST ACCEPTANCE RATE. If you don’t have time to take care of all the tasks required to get your submissions in the mail, this service is for you. We’ll create cover letters, target submissions, research guidelines, assign you a personal submission strategist, etc. Everything you need to develop a high-level submission strategy is included. Let us save you time and frustration! Pricing: $299 to $399 each cycle.
Because we have close relationships with our Full Service clients, our client list is by invitation only. This service is reserved for passionate, habitual writers who are committed to their craft. Your work must be presented to and accepted by our Review Board before we invite you to join our client list. We reject approximately 80% of submissions.
A La Carte Service — Get started right away! This service combines our expertise with your do-it-yourself perseverance. Writer’s Relief will target the best-suited markets for your work and guide you through the process. You’ll get one round of 25+ submissions out into the world within three days. It’s quick and easy. We provide the best market research available to creative writers. You do not need to apply to our Review Board for the A La Carte Service. Pricing: $100 (plus shipping/handling).
A La Carte PLUS Service — Everything that’s quick and affordable about our A La Carte Service, with the time-saving benefit of Full Service cover or query letter preparation. We will target the best markets for your work, prepare mailing labels, and create 25 to 30 personalized, professional cover or query letters. You do not need to apply to our Review Board for the A La Carte Service. Pricing: $200 – $250 (plus shipping/handling).
Proofreading & Manuscript Formatting — When submitting to agents and editors, you want to be sure there’s absolutely no reason or excuse for your reader to put your project aside. We know the format that agents and editors want. And our expert proofreading will help ensure that your readers continue reading until the last page. Get an advantage over your competitors with our proofreading and formatting services TODAY! Pricing: Call for quote.
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