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.
Testimonials
Tamara Renee
Author of Living with Fire, Memories with Fire, & Sinning 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.
Lindsey Powell
After a poor experience with another query packages review, working with the Wednesday Refinery was so refreshing. Margie was fantastic to work with. She helped me sift through ideas and brainstorm ways to make my query letter, synopsis, and sample pages stronger. I found her feedback and insight to be helpful and knowledgeable. She was also super friendly and made our whole video call super easy-going and comfortable. I feel really encouraged and would definitely love to work with the Wednesday Refinery again!
Annika Nerf
The Wednesday Refinery has given my manuscript the most excellent scrutiny and attention. I'd been wishing to find someone like Margie for years! I'm so glad I went with my gut feeling and gave their services a try 0 it was 100% the right decision. I'm energized to incorporate their astute suggestions, the things you stop noticing after living with the project in your head for so long.
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, Touch of Clandestiny, and Til Dust Do Us Part
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.
