Query Letters
by Laura @ Word Grrls query lettersWe’re writers, we know the words, so why is it so tough to write a query letter? Why do we second guess every word on that page? Why do we agonize over the punctuation, the grammar and the spelling? Why do we “just die” when we realize a typo was missed in our proofreading of that all important query letter?
Query me this, Batman
by George Angus @ Tumblemoose query lettersHow successful are you in your query letter responses? Do you even send query letters? “What? Who needs a query letter? I’ll just send ‘em the manuscript. It’s perfect, I’m sure they’ll love it.” Well, speaking as your competition, I say go right ahead and keep on the road you’re on. Be sure and let all of us know how that works for ya. For the rest of you that are interested in obtaining “contender” status, listen up.
Children’s Book Publishers – How to Wow Them With a Perfect Query Letter
by Laura Backes @ Tumblemoose childrens bookquery lettersIn a perfect world, you’d be able to pitch your manuscript to an editor over a leisurely cup of coffee. But we’re forced to inhabit the real world, where you’ve got about 10 seconds to hook an editor before she decides to continue reading or reach for her form rejection slip. And more and more, this “hook” must come in the form of a query letter.