The Writer's Digest Guide To Query Letters By Wendy Burt-Thomas

A good query letter sent to the right editor not only increases your chances of a sale,
but is also the most effective way to pre-sell an idea. This comprehensive guide to query letters gives you essential writing advice and the tools you need to craft powerfully persuasive queries that connect with editors and agents. It answers commonly asked questions, such as, What is a query letter? What does a query letter format look like? How do I send an agent a query letter? You'll learn how to write a query letter; how to recognize, develop, target, and pre-sell ideas; hook an editor with a tantalizing lead; and sell yourself as the writer for the subject. With dozens of sample query letters, this guide is a must-have for every writer's bookshelf. 

About the Author
Wendy Burt has authored four books and thousands of articles, short stories, and essays. She currently lives in Colorado and is a full-time freelance writer, editor and PR consultant.
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