How to format your MS – kids books to novels – standards – no matter whether email or print When submitting your book manuscript to send to an agent or a publisher there are guidelines you need to follow in order for it not to end up in the rejection pile without a chance. Some…
Free Query Letter Template When you’ve spent a lot of time on your book and then you’re ready to submit to an agent, writing a query letter can seem as if it’s more difficult than the book itself. Most authors fret more about their literary agent query letter than their manuscript. With most queries…
As an author in the 21st century, you certainly have to be more vigilant with your own book marketing than ever before, in which case, many authors find themselves having to learn marketing as well. Many authors think this is only relevant to the self-publishing industry, but it’s becoming more prevalent in the traditional publishing…
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