1. Confirm the manuscript
Agent Readiness starts with a selected completed manuscript evaluation. The workspace should default to the latest eligible manuscript and let the author choose another completed manuscript from the dropdown.
Agent Readiness Package™ FAQ
Build submission materials from a selected manuscript, not from a blank page.
Agent Readiness is the manuscript-bound submission package layer: confirm the completed manuscript, generate the required sections, approve the materials, then compile the final package.
Workflow Order
Top = manuscript. Middle = sections. Bottom = final package.
2. Generate and review sections
The author works through query letter, unique positioning, synopsis, query pitch, comparables, and author bio as manuscript-specific materials. Each section remains reviewable before export.
3. Generate the final package
The complete package action belongs after the section workflow. The author should understand that final package generation is the assembly step, not the first action.
Package Sections
What the package contains.
Query letter
The professional letter that introduces the manuscript, hook, category, word count, comparable titles, author context, and closing. It should be clear, restrained, and ready for agent submission.
What makes this novel unique
A concise differentiator that explains the manuscript's specific promise without turning the package into hype copy or a generic marketing slogan.
Query pitch
A compact hook or one-sentence positioning line used inside query forms and submission materials. It is not a separate hype document; it supports the query package.
Synopsis
A clear summary of the story, including the ending. The synopsis shows whether the manuscript has coherent plot movement, stakes, escalation, and resolution.
Comparables
A small set of useful comparison titles with rationale. Good comps help locate the manuscript on the publishing shelf without pretending the book is identical to anything else.
Author bio
A professional bio built from author-supplied facts only. RevisionGrade should not invent credentials, awards, publications, platform, or personal history.
Approval Doctrine
The author approves the package before export.
— Agent Readiness is manuscript-bound: every package must be tied to a selected completed evaluation.
— The selected manuscript should be visible before any package section is generated.
— Each section should be reviewed before export.
— Author bio content must come from author-provided information.
— Comparables should be plausible and explained, not name-dropped.
— The query letter should stay focused on manuscript submission, not broad promotion.
— Package approval does not guarantee agent interest, representation, publication, or market outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Agent Readiness Package™?
Agent Readiness Package™ helps an author prepare the core materials used for manuscript submission: query letter, query pitch, synopsis, comparables, author bio, manuscript positioning, and package export.
Why do I have to choose a manuscript first?
Because every package depends on the specific manuscript, its latest completed evaluation, its readiness score, and its submission position. A query letter or synopsis cannot be responsibly generated without knowing which manuscript it belongs to.
Which manuscript appears by default?
The workspace should show the latest completed eligible manuscript by default. The dropdown lets the author switch to another completed manuscript without starting from a blank or confusing state.
Why is final package generation at the bottom?
The final package is the assembly step. First the author confirms the manuscript, then generates and reviews the required sections, and only then compiles the complete package for export or later submission use.
Is this the same as a manuscript evaluation?
No. Evaluation diagnoses manuscript readiness. Agent Readiness prepares submission materials after the manuscript is ready enough to present. A strong package cannot compensate for a structurally unready manuscript.
Should I use Agent Readiness before evaluation?
Usually no. The safer path is to diagnose readiness first, revise what needs repair, then build submission materials. Otherwise, the package may make a weak manuscript look polished without solving the underlying problem.
What does the query letter include?
The query letter should include the hook, manuscript metadata, category or shelf, concise story positioning, comparable titles where useful, a short author bio, and a professional closing.
What is a query pitch?
A query pitch is a short manuscript positioning line or hook that helps communicate the project quickly in query forms and package summaries. It should support the query letter rather than replace it.
Why does the synopsis reveal the ending?
Agents and publishing professionals use a synopsis to understand the full narrative arc. A synopsis is not back-cover copy; it should show how the story resolves.
Can RevisionGrade invent an author bio for me?
No. Author bios must be based on author-supplied facts. RevisionGrade can shape, compress, and professionalize the bio, but it should not invent credentials or personal history.
What makes a good comparable title?
A good comp helps identify audience, shelf, tone, structure, or market neighborhood. It should come with a reason: what the manuscript shares with the comp and where it differs.
Does a polished package guarantee an agent response?
No. A polished package can improve clarity and professionalism, but it cannot control agent taste, timing, list needs, or market appetite.