Win a written critique of your query letter from Rebecca Strauss, literary agent at DeFiore & Company.

Adult fiction.

Rebecca Strauss is an agent at DeFiore & Company and focuses on literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, fantasy, science fiction, romance, mystery, YA, pop culture and select non-fiction. In all genres, she looks for a compelling story, clear concept, fresh voice and emotional heart-a work that grabs you from the first page. She is especially interested in emerging writers and underrepresented voices; and she is looking to develop long term relationships.

Before joining DeFiore, Rebecca was at McIntosh and Otis for seven years, where she was an agent and Director of Subsidiary Rights. Prior to her time at McIntosh, she was a foreign rights associate at Trident Media Group, as well as a book scout and development assistant at Sony Pictures. Rebecca is originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and earned her degree in English Literature from Duke University.

Open internationally.

Win a written critique and line edit of your query letter or proposal from editor Nicole Frail. Nicole will also proofread the first chapter of your manuscript.

Nicole Frail is a senior editor at Skyhorse Publishing by day and offers editorial services on a freelance basis to private and self-published authors by night. She acquires and edits fiction and nonfiction for adults and children. She lives in northeastern Pennsylvania with her husband and three little boys.

Open internationally.