Query letter writing workshops will often advise you to mention comparable book titles in your letter to illustrate where your own book might fit within the publishing market. While it may be helpful for a literary agent to see the titles you feel are similar to your...
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A Sample Letter For Writers Requesting A Book Endorsement
Before you write a letter to an author requesting a quote, endorsement, or blurb for your book, take a look at our sample letter shown below. Reviewing our example will help you write your own book cover quote request—but don't copy this sample letter word for word....
How To Get A Famous Author To Endorse Your Book
Having a book blurb—aka a book jacket or an endorsement—from a famous (or even semi-famous) author is a marketing strategy that can have a positive impact on your book sales. But, whether you're a new writer or a veteran, asking someone for a cover quote may seem...
Your Query Letter: Write A Fantastic First Line
When you write a query letter, you don’t need to describe every detail of your book’s content in the letter's very first line. Most literary agents prefer that a query letter begin with the basics—genre, title, and word count: Please consider my 90,000-word science...
Self-Test: What Kind Of Literary Agent Are You Looking For?
When you begin querying for a literary agent, it’s important to know what you want. Every literary agent has his or her own style, preferences, and skill set. So how do you know what type of agent is best for you? To make the best choice, you need to know the answers...
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