Posts Tagged ‘ query ’

Rejection is swift and sometimes painful for authors who don't take the time to write an intelligent query. Your letter is your job interview - make it a good one! Show off your writing talent instead of sabotaging yourself. Are you guilty of making these mistakes?
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The most important part of getting your error-free manuscript published is choosing the right market. The best way to do this is to read books that are aimed at the same target audience as your own. If you want to approach publishers directly, look at who published those books. Preferably one who publishes lots...
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Getting a book published may not be as easy as we thought it would be but learning everything about it, including how to write well for our target readers; will give us the right tools to start on this project. The key is to be focused on the goal and be persistent and consistent.
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In 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...
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So you want to publish your book? Learn how to do it conventionally.
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