Tips for Writing a Good Query Letter - podcast

Literary agent BJ Robbins explains how to write a query letter that will actually land a literary agent. For instance, take the time to find the agent's name and personalize the letter for their agency. Then, describe your book in a concise and appealing way. Remember to include relevant information about yourself. Have you been published before? Do you have a job that relates to your book? Finally, learn how to avoid common mistakes, like starting the letter with an excerpt from your book, or making claims that come off as arrogant or outlandish.
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  • Hi BJ; Your comments were very beneficial to my particular set of goals and objectives. I am attempting to find an alternative, yet positive pathway to achieve a new level of success for my book. My name is Ted Goodrich and the author of "In My Own Words" - Living with Traumatic Brain Injury. I did not realize how important a Query Letter was. As you have discussed in your presentation.... Research is your best friend. Thank you for your insight. Sincerely; Ted
  • Hi BJ; Your comments were very beneficial to my particular set of goals and objectives. I am attempting to find an alternative, yet positive pathway to achieve a new level of success for my book. My name is Ted Goodrich and the author of "In My Own Words" - Living with Traumatic Brain Injury. I did not realize how important a Query Letter was. As you have discussed in your presentation.... Research is your best friend. Thank you for your insight. Sincerely; Ted
  • Thanks for your important information, regarding writing a good query letters. Great guidelines in being a good writer. God bless.
  • Thanks for your important information, regarding writing a good query letters. Great guidelines in being a good writer. God bless.
  • Yes BJ Robbins I have a good Query letter and wrote seven books one poetry the woman that knew God and seven children books and have four new manuscripts ready to go www.barnes&noble.com www.Amazon.com and www.xlibris.com have been writing for some time now sharalee marie shepherd washington 11 phone number 440-232-4237