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Traditional Publishing Services to Help You Land an Agent

Our traditional publishing services prepare you to pitch literary agents and publishers with confidence. We polish your manuscript, write a strong query letter and synopsis, and help you build a smart list of agents to contact. So your book gets the serious look it deserves.

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What Our Traditional Publishing Services Include

Most traditional publishers only accept books through literary agents. And agents receive thousands of queries each year. So every part of your pitch must be ready.

  • Manuscript Assessment

    First, an editor reads your book and tells you honestly whether it is ready to pitch. If not, they explain what to change first.

  • Query Letter

    Next, we help you write a short, gripping query letter that sells your story and shows why you are the right author to write it.

  • Synopsis

    We also help you write a clear synopsis, usually one to two pages, that shows how your story unfolds from start to end.

  • Book Proposal for Nonfiction

    For nonfiction, agents want a book proposal. So we help you build one, with an overview, market research, chapter outline and sample chapters.

  • Agent Research

    Finally, we help you find agents who represent your genre and are open to new authors, so your queries go to the right people.

Give Your Submission Its Best Chance

Agents decide fast. A polished, professional pitch helps you stand out from the pile.

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How We Prepare Your Submission

You always know which stage your book is at and who is working on it.

  1. 01

    Assess Your Book

    First, we review your manuscript and goals, then agree on what needs work before you pitch.

  2. 02

    Edit and Polish

    Next, our editors help you strengthen your opening chapters, since agents often read only the first few pages.

  3. 03

    Build Your Package

    Then we write and refine your query letter, synopsis or proposal with you.

  4. 04

    Plan Your Queries

    Finally, we help you build an agent list and a plan for sending queries in small, smart batches.

Honest Advice About Traditional Publishing

Traditional publishing can be a great path. The publisher pays for editing, design and printing, and you may receive an advance. However, it is also slow and very competitive. Even great books can take many queries before an agent says yes.

We will always give you honest advice. No one can promise an agent or a publishing deal, and you should be wary of anyone who does. What we can do is make sure your book and your pitch are as strong as they can be.

Facing rejections already? Read our guide on what to do after manuscript rejection. And if traditional publishing does not feel right, you have options. Compare self-publishing services and hybrid publishing services. And if your manuscript needs work first, start with developmental editing.

Query letter and manuscript prepared with traditional publishing services

What our authors say

  • I've spoken to so-called 'publishing consultants' who promised me a six-figure book deal just to get my money. Ordwick was the first company to give it to me straight. They were completely honest about the tough odds of traditional publishing and made absolutely no false guarantees. Instead, they focused entirely on making my manuscript as undeniable as possible. I trust their integrity completely.

    David V.

    Debut Novelist

  • Writing a non-fiction book is one thing; writing a 50-page book proposal that a traditional publisher actually wants to read is an entirely different skillset. Ordwick's team helped me craft a proposal that perfectly highlighted my author platform, competitive analysis, and chapter outlines. Their understanding of what acquisitions editors actually look for is unmatched.

    Sarah L.

    Thought Leader & Author

  • I had been querying literary agents for a year with a generic letter and received nothing but form rejections. The Ordwick team completely rewrote my query letter to actually hook the reader, and then built a highly targeted list of agents who actively represented my specific sub-genre. Within a month of sending their revised package, I had my first three full manuscript requests.

    Jonathan R.

    Thriller Author

  • Ordwick didn't just publish my book; they treated it like a piece of architecture. Every font choice, every margin, every marketing move was intentional and precise.

    Marisol Reyes

    Author Of 'the Architecture Of Silence

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Traditional Publishing FAQs

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Do I need a literary agent to get traditionally published?

For most large publishers, yes. They rarely accept unagented submissions. However, some smaller presses do, and we can help you find them too.

Can you guarantee me an agent or a publishing deal?

No. No honest service can. Agents and publishers make their own choices. We make sure your manuscript and pitch are as strong as possible.

What is a query letter?

A query letter is a one-page pitch to a literary agent. It introduces your book, its hook and you as the author.

How long does traditional publishing take?

Finding an agent can take months, and a publisher may take one to two years to release your book after signing.

How much do your traditional publishing services cost?

We quote each project on its own, depending on how much editing and support your book needs. Ask for a free quote.

Do you charge a fee to submit to publishers?

We charge for preparation services like editing and query writing, not for access to agents. Reputable agents never charge reading fees.

Get a Quote for Submission Support

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  • Your manuscript is kept confidential
  • A clear quote with no obligation

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