Query Critique
A professional query critique focusing on grammar, clarity, tone, and structure.
Synopsis Critique
A synopsis critique that corrects grammar and enhances narrative clarity and flow.
Submission Package Critique
A comprehensive final review of your query letter, synopsis, and first pages.
Submission Package Consultation
One-on-one consultation via phone/video call to polish submission strategy and materials.
Sensitivities Reads
Cultural and sensitivity reads (Indian/Bengali culture, refugee experience, LGBTQIA+, race, class, neurodiversity, and more).
Proofreading
Final pass to correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and minor style or formatting errors.
Copy Editing
Two thorough passes for spelling, grammar, style, consistency and fact-checking (Chicago Manual of Style).
Developmental Editing
In-depth passes focused on plot, pacing, character arcs, and story structure with an edit letter.
Soumi is a Tessera Editorial alumna, where she was mentored by Christa Desir (Editorial Director at Bloom Books, Sourcebooks). She currently works as a literary agent assistant and freelance editor with Tessera Creatives, specializing in submission package critiques, developmental editing, and sensitivity reads. Her clients range from querying and indie authors to major publishers such as Macmillan. Soumi's sensitivity reading expertise includes Indian and Bengali culture, refugee experience, Hindu mythology, both straight and LGBTQIA+ representation, anti- and de-colonization, interracial relationships, racism, colorism, classism, neurodivergent experiences, neurodegenerative diseases, STEM, and academia. She loves YA, MG, NA, and adult fantasy, romance, romantasy, mystery, thriller, horror, dystopia, and paranormal.