The Wednesday Refinery
Manuscript Editing and Query Guidance
Why Choose The Wednesday Refinery?
As fellow writers, Margie and AJ know how important it is to stay true to the author's voice and vision. A well-edited and refined manuscript captivates and takes your story to new heights. With firsthand experience querying literary agents and years of freelance editing, Margie and AJ offer constructive feedback and guidance to help make your manuscript the best it can be.
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Margie and AJ have been meeting virtually every Wednesday morning since 2022 (hence the name!) to chat about current works in progress, provide support, and most importantly… write! They truly understand all the ups and downs of being an author. Editing and querying are HARD. They're here to help.
What we offer
Free!
Consultation Call + Sample Edit
Free initial 30 minute consultation call + 1 page general edits and feedback.
Dinner Party
Partial MS Consult + Feedback
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Read 150 pages of manuscript (approx. 30,000 words)
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1 hour video call
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General feedback and thoughts discussed in call + 1-2 page feedback document
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Pricing: $400
In the Trenches
First 10 Pages + Query & Synopsis Help
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Proof and polish first 10 pages of manuscript
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Feedback and guidance on the querying process—including help with your synopsis and query letter—from a fellow writer who has firsthand experience in the trenches and has successfully secured a literary agent
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1 hour video call
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Pricing: $100
Guidance Calls
Additional Video Call Sessions
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Anything from manuscript and writing guidance to query consultations and general support
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$40/hr
Just Passing Through
First 50 Pages Consult + Feedback
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Read 50 pages of manuscript (approx. 10,000 words)
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1 hour video call
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General feedback and thoughts discussed in call + 1-2 page feedback document
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Pricing: $250
The Inner Circle
Full MS Read + Discussion
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Read entire novel
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3 video calls to be scheduled as needed
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General feedback and thoughts discussed in call + 1-2 page feedback document
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Pricing: $750 for 80,000 words and under
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Sliding scale for manuscripts above 80,000 words​
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Stop & Shop
Line & Dev Edit Add-Ons
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Line editing
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Aims to improve flow, clarity, conscision, and word choice​
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$.03/word
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Developmental editing
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Aims to improve concept, character arcs, plot holes, and pacing
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$.03/word
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Note: Packages and add-ons (with the exception of In the Trenches) do not include proofreading.
Testimonials
Tamara Renee
Author of Living with Fire and Memories with Fire
Not only is she keenly aware of all the little intricacy of what a story needs to have, and what can be taken out for a reader to still understand, but she approaches her feedback and editing with a gentle tone that doesn't make you feel small or unseen.
I will shout her name from the rooftops for anyone looking for a skilled editor. I hope that she is forever a part of my team.
Steve Courmanopoulos, PhD
Author of A Refuge of Moths and Mystics
As a first time author, I needed a lot of help. Margie and AJ were incredible. From editing the manuscript to writing the query letter and synopsis, they provided just the guidance I needed to get it right. My book is well on its way to publication.
Catie O'Neill
Author of Love and Other Alien Concepts and Touch of Clandestiny
The Wednesday Refinery worked with me on my debut sci-fi romance novel as well as my upcoming fantasy romance novel and was paramount to my success. They have such a knack for finding plot holes, recognizing what fits and doesn't fit for the time period, and for helping you transform your story into the best it can be. They have quickly become a permanent member of my team and I'd be lost without them.
