A key to success in selling a book, script, or column to an editor, agent, or producer is your initial query letter. SELLING YOUR BOOK, SCRIPT OR COLUMN will help you write a powerful letter which will be opened and read. It draws on the author’s experience in writing queries for nine years for 1000+ clients, and writing her own successful queries leading to sales of over 15 books and options on a dozen scripts and TV projects.
The book includes articles on writing good query letters, guidelines to write your letter, and samples of letters that have led to high responses and deals in different industries. It covers the following topics:
- Guidelines for writing a good query letter
- Tips on pitching your material
- Contacting publishers, producers, and agents directly
- How and when to seek an agent to represent you
- Samples of effective letters
The book includes articles on writing good query letters, guidelines to write your letter, and samples of letters that have led to high responses and deals in different industries. It covers the following topics:
- Guidelines for writing a good query letter
- Tips on pitching your material
- Contacting publishers, producers, and agents directly
- How and when to seek an agent to represent you
- Samples of effective letters
