Writers: Educated Yourselves About the Publishing Process
I sometimes receive cold calls or queries that begin: “I don’t know anything about publishing but…” If that’s the case, you need to make a few stops before contacting a literary agent. One great resource is Jane Friedman, a respected expert on the publishing industry who offers a myriad ways to access the information and […]
Query Letter Tips: How to address a query letter to a literary agent
It seems simple, right? It’s just a salutation. What could be easier? But actually, in the digital age, addressing any business letter, not to mention a query to a literary agent is not as obvious as it might seem. Whether you are sending an e-mail query or an old-fashioned snail mail letter, here are some […]