{"product_id":"the-scorecard","title":"The Scorecard","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind out what's working, what's not, and what to fix before you send your next query.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scorecard gives you an experienced writer's outside perspective on your query letter, so you can stop guessing and start revising strategically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'll look at your query letter as a complete package—not just whether the sentences are polished, but whether they're doing the job they need to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll receive a clear scorecard across the elements that matter most when you're trying to get an agent to request your manuscript:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Does your query immediately give an agent a reason to keep reading?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter Arc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Are your protagonist and their desires clear, compelling, and specific?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConflict\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Is there enough tension and urgency to make the story feel impossible to resist?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Does the query sound like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eyour\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebook?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarket Positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Is it clear what kind of book you're selling and where it fits in today's market?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWord Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Does the word count reflect a fully developed manuscript for the genre?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Are you comps compelling, accurate, and well rounded?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Are you stakes clearly stated?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriter Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Is your writer bio thoughtful, strategic, and reflective of your voice and background?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Is the query letter length effective?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach category receives a score, along with specific feedback explaining the reasoning behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMore Than a Score\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most useful part of the diagnosis isn't the number. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's knowing what to do about it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'll identify the biggest issue holding your query letter back and tell you what I'd change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might discover that your hook isn't specific enough. 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That your query is selling the wrong aspect of your novel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever the issue, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhat needs attention and where to focus your revision time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Your Query Ready?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Query Letter Scorecard is ideal if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou've finished a novel and are preparing to query.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou've started querying but aren't getting the response you hoped for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're receiving few or no manuscript requests.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou've revised your query repeatedly and aren't sure what else to change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want professional feedback before investing in a full editing package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStop guessing. 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