The Writing Show

What Do Publishers Want from Query Letters and Proposals?


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One of the most common questions writers ask is how to query agents and publishers. Here's one editor's take.
Please join Jennifer Silva Redmond and host Paula B. as they reveal what editors are really thinking, including:
How to select a publisher to query
What the difference between a query letter and a proposal is
How to write a great query (and what not to do)
How to talk yourself up without being obnoxious
Why you should adhere to publishers' guidelines (and what happens when you don't)
How long is reasonable to wait for an answer.
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The Writing ShowBy Paula B