Publication Services

Publication services are ideal for writers whose goal is to get published, either for the first time or again.

Position yourself for traditional publication or self-publication, seek representation by a literary agent, or learn about your publication and representation options. We can educate you about the necessary steps to publication and/or carry out those steps for you.

Publication Consult

Should I look for an agent or a publisher? What’s the difference between the two? Should I self-publish? What will publication or representation cost? WriteByNight answers any questions you may have about the publishing field or publication process and, based upon your unique creative project, we’ll give you an overview of your publication or representation options. We’ll provide a list of targeted publications, publishing houses, or literary agents appropriate for your work, and tell you exactly how to submit and get noticed.

Includes:

• Preliminary Q&A to determine your needs, goals, preferences, and expectations
• Optional read-through of your manuscript
• A list of publications, publishing houses, or literary agents appropriate for your work, plus instructions on how to submit
• Meeting to answer your questions and discuss your publication or representation options

$35/hr. for research
+$99 for 1-hour meeting
+$35/hr. for read-through of your manuscript (optional)

Query Letter Clinic & Book Proposal Clinic

Query letters are tricky necessities: You need to squeeze a lot of information into a one-page package, and do it well enough that you’ll grab a literary agent’s or publisher’s attention. Book proposals are just as challenging, and require a great deal of research and know-how. WBN critiques your query letter or book proposal for maximum appeal in order to help you get noticed and stand out from the competition.

Includes:

• Preliminary Q&A to determine your needs, goals, preferences, and expectations
• Optional read-through of your manuscript
• Critique with detailed notes throughout the query letter or book proposal
• Optional meeting or written summary of the work completed

$35/hr. for critique and research
+$35/hr. for read-through of your manuscript (optional)
+$99 for 1-hour meeting (optional), or $35/hr. for written summary (optional)

Pitch Package

Whether you’re looking to publish a novel, memoir, nonfiction book, young adult book, children’s book, short story, newspaper article, magazine article, screenplay, stageplay, or poetry, WBN researches publishers, publishing houses, literary agents, literary journals, newspapers or magazines, or contests appropriate for your work. We’ll then write your book proposal, query letter, cover letter, or pitch, and let you know exactly how to get your work into the right hands.

Includes:

• Preliminary Q&A to determine your needs, goals, preferences, and expectations
• Read-through of your manuscript
• A list of 5-20 publications, publishing houses, literary agents, literary journals, newspapers or magazines, or contests appropriate for your work, plus instructions on how to submit
• Research and composition of book proposal, query letter, cover letter, or pitch
• Meeting, and opportunity to give us your feedback
• Revision according to your feedback
• Optional meeting or written summary of the work completed

$35/hr. for read-through and research
$60/hr. for composition, first meeting, and revision
+$99 for 1-hour meeting (optional), or $35/hr. for written summary of work completed (optional)

Book Production and Distribution Services

Book production services are ideal for writers who have a finished manuscript they would like to self-publish. Transform your novel, memoir, nonfiction book, young adult book, children’s book, short story collection, or poetry collection into a polished final product with customized cover design, interior design, printing, or ebook conversion. Share your book with the world with warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution services.

Browse book production and distribution services

Contact us to learn more and receive a personalized quote for your publication services.