Haven't you always wondered if up is really down? Does love always have to hurt? Do you want to see my manuscript? I think I've made my point, but I will blather on a bit anyway: DON'T OPEN YOUR QUERY WITH A QUESTION. YOU WILL NOT GET THE ANSWER YOU'RE EXPECTING. An agent/editor skims through... Continue Reading →
As I write this, I’m looking up at my April Goals list and wondering how I can eke out a few more check marks before the clock strikes midnight. By evaluating where my time went and why I didn’t reach certain goals, I hope to improve next month’s results. Here’s a glimpse of what I... Continue Reading →
We've been over the snail mail query and the e-query, but there are three other ways to get to your targeted agent/editor. Conference/Workshop--if you have a manuscript that you are sure is destined for one person, then look where she will be appearing and go to that conference. It worked for Elizabeth Bunce. If you're... Continue Reading →
Anola Pickett writes historical fiction for middle grade. Her first novel, based on a true account, is Wasatch Summer. It is the story of a Mormon girl who must take care of the family's sheep by herself in the mountains, and the troubles that ensue. Here is the original query letter, minus personalization. Dear Xxx,... Continue Reading →
How do you sneak your social media info into your query? Hey. You peeked. Look in your email settings and find the signature option. Once you've filled out this area, your signature will appear at the bottom of every email you send. Some things you might put in your signature: a tagline your website your... Continue Reading →
Who doesn't like talking about themselves? Well, actually, most writers. Because we're shy, retiring introverts. In the main. But if you don't toot your own horn, who's going to? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g592I-p-dc The trick is to toot cleverly, and at just the right tone and volume to get an agent or editor's attention. The first fact in... Continue Reading →
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