The Writer's Digest Guide To Query Letters

Burt-Thomas, Wendy

ISBN 10 : 1582975663 ISBN 13 : 9781582975665

Editeur : Writer's Digest Books, 2009

Synopsis

Book by BurtThomas Wendy

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

A good query letter sent to the right editor will not only increase your chances of a sale, but it's also the most effective way to pre-sell your idea. That way you can write your article or nonfiction book with the confidence of knowing it's good, it's wanted, it's going to be paid for, and published!This comprehensive guide to all types of queries gives writers the tools they need to craft powerfully persuasive letters that connect with editors and agents. Writers will learn how to: recognize, develop, target, and pre-sell your ideas; select the strongest slant for your book or article; and, rejection-proof your query by weeding our subtle mistakes that can sabotage your project.Complete with dozens of sample queries - both good and bad are dissected - this book gives a comprehensive look at how to present your writing ideas in the best way possible, and sell them all efficiently and regularly.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Wendy Burt is the author of more than 1,000 published articles, reviews, essays and short stories. Her work has appeared in such publications as NewYorkTimes.com, MSNBC.com, The Writer, Family Circle, and many others. She is the author of Oh, Solo Mia! The Hip Chick's Guide to Fun for One, and Work It, Girl! 101 Tips for the Hip Working Chick.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Writer's Digest Books
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1582975663
• ISBN 13: 9781582975665
• Reliure: Livre broché
• Nombre de pages: 240