All tagged book publishing
Books are LOOOONG, taking weeks, months, sometimes even years to write. It’s no wonder most aspiring authors run out of steam before they get there! I just completed the first draft of my first novel. So many times I felt overwhelmed, confused, and just daunted by the sheer enormity of it all. But just a few tricks helped me turn the corner and outrun the bullies in my head.
Reputable literary agents receive dozens of query letters a month, but they only take on a few new clients each year! Writing a compelling query letter is an important step for landing a good agent. Letters must be concise and professional and have all the information the agent expects, but they must also be intriguing and capture the agents’ attention.
Is your book idea so commercially viable that a traditional publisher might catch your vision and invest in it? Then you need to write a convincing book proposal, persuading them your book has economic potential.
Writing a book proposal also helps you develop clarity and talk about your ideas smoothly and succinctly. This ability is essential, whatever your publishing path.
