9 Tips on Writing Query Letters to Publishers and Literary Agents
In this post, find 9 tips on writing query letters to publishers and literary agents from publishing professionals that will improve your chances of publishing success.
Can Writers Query Multiple Agents at Once?
Can you query multiple agents at once? Do the query letters need to be personalized? Does it make sense to pitch one literary agent at a time?
Psst: Novelists – Steal These Screenwriting Secrets! Part 3 Query Letters
In part 3 of "steal these screenwriting secrets," we delve into marketing and query letters. In other words, these are screenwriting secrets to steal after you write and specifically related to crafting killer query letters.
Thinking Outside the Books: Write Your Query Letter First
If you’re feeling frustrated by the querying process, Scott Wilson suggests writing your query BEFORE writing your book.
When Personal Isn’t Good Enough: Just Keep The Rejection Letters Coming
Rachel Howzell Hall writes about how she coped with rejection while battling cancer—and ultimately found a publisher for her critically acclaimed Detective Elouise Norton series.
Taming the Synopsis: 4 Steps for Perfecting One-Page and Long-Form Synopses
When approached one step at a time, the dreaded synopsis can become a trusted companion on your publishing journey. Ammi-Joan Paquette explains how to write a synopsis for any novel.
How to Sell an Essay or Article: 21 Tips for Writing a Winning Cover Letter
Wondering how to sell an essay? Writing a cover letter that's short and perfect to introduce your pages will sell a piece faster than submitting an excellent article or essay with an uninspired note.
Magazine Query Letter: What Should You Include
When writing a magazine query letter how much info should you include about your idea (and what else should you include)? Here's the scoop.
Freelance Writing: How to Track Magazine Query Letters (& Follow Ups)
For a freelance writer who doesn’t have a query tracking system—or has the organizational skills of a bowling ball, like me—here is a simple spreadsheet to help you keep track.
How Long Until You Can Follow Up on Magazine Query Letters?
Here's what you need to know when considering how long to wait before following up with a magazine editor.
How to Query an Agent When Writing a Trilogy (or Series)
When you are writing a book series and you're ready to query an agent, do you just pitch the first book or do you pitch the whole series? We have the answer here.
How to Write the Perfect Query Letter
A literary agent shares a real-life novel pitch that ultimately led to a book deal—and shows you how to query your own work with success.
When Should You Send Holiday-Themed Queries?
Magazines are always looking for holiday-themed articles. But if you pitch your idea too late, you won't get it published. Here's what you need to know when querying magazine editors your holiday-themed articles.
Should You Include Word Counts in a Magazine Query?
When you query a magazine editor, should you propose a word count for the article or let the editor decide? Here's what editors want you to do.
The 12 Steps of Queryers Anonymous
BY AYA DE LEON Querying have you down? Know that you're not alone. Follow these steps to help you get through the emotionally exciting (yet tough) process of querying agents.
Answers to 14 Questions You're Too Afraid to Ask Literary Agents
Do agencies really read every query letter? Do agents ever go through the slush pile? Get answers to what you’ve always wanted to know but have been afraid to ask, thanks to this leading literary agent who is willing to give it to you straight.
The 10 Dos and Don’ts of Writing a Query Letter
Learning how to write a must-read query letter is important. By sticking to these 10 specific dos and don'ts of writing a query letter, you'll give yourself the best opportunity to find success and land an agent.
Kelly's Picks: Guide to Query Letters
The path to publication begins with a query letter. Be sure you get it right. by Kelly Nickell
The Writer's Digest Guide to Query Letters
A comprehensive guide to all types of queries, across all genres.