Janet H

Freelancer

Fiverr • Full-time

Mar 2025 - Present • 1 yr 3 mos

Janet Hansen’s journey into freelancing began with a clear realization: many talented writers create meaningful and compelling stories, yet often struggle to connect their work with the right opportunities in the publishing world. She observed that numerous authors spend months, sometimes years, writing their manuscripts, only to feel uncertain about what to do next. Questions such as which literary agents to approach, why submissions receive rejections, and how to present a book professionally are common concerns among aspiring authors. Through these observations, Janet recognized that the greatest challenge for many writers is not creativity, but understanding how to position their work effectively within the publishing industry. This insight led her to focus on literary agent research and the preparation of professional submission materials. To develop her expertise, Janet dedicated significant time to studying the standards and expectations of the publishing industry. She explored genre requirements, analyzed literary agent catalogs, and learned what elements make a query letter compelling enough to capture an agent’s attention. By combining research with practical experience, she built a structured approach to helping writers present their work strategically. Over the past ten months as a freelancer, Janet has worked with authors from diverse backgrounds and at different stages of their publishing journeys. Some clients approach her with early ideas that need structure and direction, while others come with completed manuscripts but require assistance preparing professional submission packages. Her work centers on several key areas designed to help writers move forward with confidence. She assists authors in crafting clear and engaging query letters that effectively communicate the essence of their story. She also helps develop professional book proposals that align with industry expectations, conducts targeted research to identify suitable literary agents.