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Successful Query Letter Examples: Anna Quinn & ‘The Night Child’

By: Jess Zafarris | January 18, 2018 | Comments 1

This article is part of a series called Successful Queries. It features actual query letter examples to literary agents that were successful for authors. In addition to the successful query letter, you’ll also see the thoughts from the writer’s literary agent as to why the letter worked. Today’s features Anna Quinn and...

Your Book, Your Rules: Advice from an Agent (Guest Blog)

By: James Duncan | March 15, 2013 | Comments 0

Who better to ask for advice on how to keep an agent’s attention than an agent? Carlie Webber of CK Webber Associates maintains an excellent blog on all kinds of writing and publishing topics, from how to keep YA novels realistic and interesting to advice on how to make sure your...

What Every Fiction Writer Should Do Before Submitting A Book to an Agent

By: Courtney Carpenter | August 6, 2012 | Comments 5

If you aspire to write a fiction book and get published the traditional way, you’ll need to know what to do before you query an agent. Today’s tip comes from Get an Agent, a digital resource meant for any writer who desires to learn more about literary agents and publishing. Here...

Writing a Query Letter: The Best Way To Land Your Next Freelance Writing Gig

By: Courtney Carpenter | May 23, 2012 | Comments 0

Are you new to freelance writing or perhaps having trouble selling your work to editors? Today’s tip of the day can help. Kelly James Enger, author of Writer For Hire, explains the importance of writing a query letter and gives an example of one. When you think successful freelancer, what skill...

Expert Tips on How to Get a Literary Agent & Impress Publishers and Editors

By: Courtney Carpenter | February 20, 2012 | Comments 0

Wonder how to get a literary agent? Read onto learn from publishers and editors who share how to land a literary agent, and secrets about the publishing process.

Make Your Own Luck

By: Phil Sexton | November 28, 2011 | Comments 0

Hello everyone I hope you had a fantastic holiday weekend and got a lot of writing done – particularly those of you participating in NaNoWriMo. Be sure to check out our Cyber Monday sale as well. There’s a ton of great stuff for writers – excellent gifts for you or your...

9 Must-Follow Manuscript Rules

By: Anica Mrose Rissi | September 28, 2010 | Comments 0

Here’s editor Anica Mrose Rissi’s list of what you can do to increase your book’s chances of making it out of the slush pile and into the spotlight.

by Anica Mrose Rissi

5 Myths You Shouldn’t Believe About Agents

By: Jennifer Lawler | June 1, 2010 | Comments 0

Author-turned-agent Jennifer Lawler gives you the inside scoop on what agents really do and how knowing the truth could endear you to one.

by Jennifer Lawler

How to Organize Your Story Ideas

By: N.M. Kelby | February 16, 2010 | Comments 1

The best ideas can start out running wild—but you’ll need to train them onto the page if you want to write that novel you have inside of you. Here’s how.

by N.M. Kelby

10 Query Letter No-Nos

By: by Ann Rittenberg | January 14, 2010 | Comments 1

Here are 10 common query letter mistakes that could get your idea rejected.

by Ann Rittenberg

Basics of a Solid 3-Paragraph Query

By: Ann Rittenberg | January 14, 2010 | Comments 1

Here are the tools you need to write a query letter that sets you apart from the pack.

by Ann Rittenberg

5 Quick Tips for Writer/Agent Negotiations

By: Howard G. Zaharoff | August 6, 2009 | Comments 0

Just because you're excited someone wants to represent you doesn't mean you should let them take advantage of you. Beware of these red flags when negotiating contracts with agents.

by Howard G. Zaharoff

9 Steps to Standing Out in Your Cover Letter

By: Susan Shapiro | April 30, 2009 | Comments 12

A solid cover letter ensures your first impression isn’t your last.

by Susan Shapiro

A Killer Query

By: admin | September 22, 2008 | Comments 0

Composing a good query letter is vital to getting an agent hooked on a self-published book.

28 Agents Who Want Your Work

By: Chuck Sambuchino | August 21, 2008 | Comments 1

Looking for an agent? Here are 28 reps willing to work with new writers and give your manuscript a fair shake. (Expanded Edition)

By Chuck Sambuchino

10 Tips for Querying an Agent

By: Chuck Sambuchino | August 21, 2008 | Comments 0

Before you dive in, check out these essential tips on submitting your work to an agent.

by Chuck Sambuchino

21 Tips to Get Out of the Slush Pile

By: James Plath | March 11, 2008 | Comments 0

Here is the essential checklist of tweaks to consider when reviving a rejected story (or while writing or editing your first draft).

by James Plath

Secret Agents

By: Chuck Sambuchino | March 11, 2008 | Comments 0

New agencies—and even a few well-established ones—are on the hunt for the next breakout book. Could it be yours?

Successful Query Letters

By: admin | March 11, 2008 | Comments 0

While there is no formula for the perfect query letter, all successful queries share certain qualities. Take a look at these tips from the Writing the Nonfiction Book Proposal Workshop from WritersOnlineWorkshops.com

3-Part Recipe for PERFECT Agent Queries

By: Rachel Vater | March 11, 2008 | Comments 0

Dish up good representation for your book by adding three key ingredients to that next query letter.

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