Irresistible Query Letters: 40+ Real world query letters with literary agent feedback
by Mary Kole
available now
Previously published as Successful Query Letters by Mary Kole.
Query letters are an essential step in the book publishing process, but it can be tough to write an irresistible one.
You can perfect your pitchcraft, though. All you need is the right advice from an industry insider, and the context of real world sample queries. Unfortunately, aspiring writers don't get to peek into the slush pile to see what their peers are doing. Until now.
Irresistible Query Letters pulls together more than forty authentic letters that worked (and some that could use revision) and breaks them down line by line with comprehensive feedback from Mary Kole, a former literary agent, freelance editor, author of Writing Irresistible Kidlit, and IP developer with over a decade of publishing industry experience. In addition to the queries and feedback, you'll be treated to insider advice on query, literary agent and publisher research, comparative titles, submission strategy, and more.
Irresistible Query Letters is a must-have resource for any writer hoping to get their work traditionally published. Buy it today and learn how to craft successful queries that will get you noticed by literary agents and publishing houses.
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The Irresistible Query Letters Workbook takes you through the query letter, synopsis, and submission process step by step, so you’re never alone during this exciting and high-stakes time in your book’s lifecycle. In addition to going step-by-step on your query letter and other pitch materials, you'll be treated to insider advice on literary agent and publisher research, comparative titles, submission best practices, and more.
also available as a workbook!
about mary kole
Former literary agent Mary Kole is the author of Writing Irresistible Kidlit, a freelance editor, and an IP developer with over a decade of publishing industry experience.
Praise for Successful Query Letters
“Essential reading if you want to get an insider’s tips to avoid common mistakes and give your manuscript the best chance for success.”
“This source is a one stop shop for querying authors.”
“[Mary] knows all that a story needs to be successful in today’s market.”
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