You’ve almost completed your blogged book, but no agents or publishers have come calling yet. You still would like to see if you can land a traditional publishing deal, especially since your blog has shown tremendous growth. In the months since you began blogging your book you’ve developed a strong platform consisting of a large […]
11 Steps for Successful Query Submission to Publications
If you want expand your reach beyond the internet, consider writing not just your blog or guest posting for other blogs but actually writing for print publications. Yes, print publications still exist, and writing for a few of the many specialty magazines and newsletters could help you build your platform, extend your reach and improve […]
Write a Query Letter that Compels Agents and Editor to Read More
If you decide to pursue representation by a literary agent or a contract with a publisher on your own, you will need two documents: a query letter and a book proposal. Both agents and acquisitions editors need to see a query letter prior to requesting a manuscript or a proposal. If written well, this letter […]