Windshift for Writers

Advice   Workshops,

1. Query Letter Critique: You want to get that all important query letter to stand out when it arrives on the publisher's desk. Let Windshift for Writers give yours a sharper edge.

2. Cover Letter Critique: Your manuscript is ready to send to your carefully chosen publisher. Now all you need is a killer cover letter to go with those first three chapters. Let Windshift for Writers give yours some real claws.

3. Book Proposal Consultation: You have this great idea for a book. You have selected a publisher to approach. Now all you need is a stellar book proposal. Let Windshift for Writers make your proposal shine.

4. Manuscript Evaluation: You have completed your manuscript. You think that there are several publishing lists that it would fit. Before you send it off you would like a published author to assure you that your manuscript is in great shape. You would also like advice on your choice of publishers. Let Windshift for Writers give you an edge.

5. Book Jacket Critique: [for self-publishing authors] All publishers, authors and readers know that it is the look of a book that randomly draws us to pull it off a bookstore shelf. Then the book jacket has 30 seconds to captivate us or we will quickly re-shelve it. Let Windshift for Writers make your book a frequent random choice.

6. Book Contract Advice: You have just received your first contract. You are overwhelmed by the numerous pages of quasi-legal language. There are a dozen questions that spring to mind. You don't really want to trouble your publisher until you are sure that you understand what you will be signing. Let a publisher and former TERLA [The Electronic Rights Licensing Agency] director guide you through your contract to greater understanding and peace of mind. Contact Windshift for Writers now.

7. Fiction/Creative Nonfiction Workshops: Windshift for Writers offers a wide range of topics for you to choose from. Gather your writing friends, your writing group or several writing groups in your area and book a workshop. Topics are listed here. Contact Windshift for Writers to book your date and your presenter.

8. Promotional Brochures, Flyers, Postcards: [for self publishing authors]Promotion means sales. Finding price conscious ways to promote your book can often be very difficult. Show your book at its best by inviting Windshift for Writers to create a brochure or flyer for your book.