Your first chance to make a great impression on an agent is through your query letter. Whether you’re submitting a novel or nonfiction book, the query letter is more than a note telling the agent what you’re offering. It’s a marketing letter that needs to grab the agent’s attention right out of the gate and […]
You’ve finished your novel or book and are ready to pitch agents to help you sell the book to a publisher. Congratulations! Most people who say they want to write a book never do, so you’re ahead of the game. However, getting an agent requires planning, research, and a submission that wows the agent. Here […]
If you are thin-skinned or lack tenacity, book writing isn’t for you. Rejection is a part of becoming a paid writer and a true test of your commitment to make writing a career. It’s nearly impossible not to receive a rejection. In fact, if you haven’t received a rejection, you’re not submitting enough. While rejection […]