The Complete Idiot's Guide to Book Proposals & Query Letters

by Coleen O'Shea, Coleen O'Shea

Inside information from publishing professionals. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Book Proposals & Query Letters will help writers catch the attention of literary agents with step-by-step instructions on crafting effective queries and proposals for both fiction and non-fiction books that will put them on the road to publication. • The only book on book proposals that also targets a fiction audience • The most comprehensive information on query letters found in any book on writing

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction

322 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2011

Reviews

[Lulu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Handy guide with some wisdom on how to get your work read in the publishing industry. Authors bring lots of industry experience to the work, making it valuable for anyone aspiring to authorship. Not an all-encompassing education on topping the NYT best seller list, but a great reference for writers who are confident in their abilities but lack knowledge of how to market their work to agents, editors, & publishing houses.

[Tina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hmmm.... this book was more for someone working on a non-fiction proposal I would say. Had some good advice overall on setting up a web presence and branding.