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Below you’ll discover tips on finding the right literary agents for your work, crafting compelling query letters, and effectively pitching your manuscript. The key to being traditionally published is to craft the perfect agent submission pack and getting it to the right publishers – here you’ll find examples, advice, and more to doing just that.

Should you pursue self-publishing or traditional publishing?

You’ve got a book, whether you’ve finished the first draft or you’re through to the third draft. You need to decide whether to self-publish it or take it to publishers in the hope that they’ll publish it for you. How do you decide? There are 3 major questions you can ask yourself that can help you decide between self-publishing and traditional publishing. Determining what you want out of publishing is the easiest way to compare the two. Otherwise it can become overwhelming to look through ten articles all stating different pros and cons. Ask yourself these questions, and see if… Read More »Should you pursue self-publishing or traditional publishing?

Agent query letter tips for aspiring authors

Querying literary agents can be pretty daunting, especially when you hear horror stories of how many agents people reach out to. I’ve compiled some of the best agent query letter tips to help aspiring authors impress literary agents from the get-go. There are plenty of resources out there to help you when querying, and starting with a strong query letter is essential. This is your first chance to impress and intrigue a literary agent, so it needs to be as strong as possible. If this is your first time, you might want to read my post on how to write… Read More »Agent query letter tips for aspiring authors

Query letter samples for fantasy novels

Writing a perfect query letter to a literary agent is difficult, especially if you don’t know where to start. I’ve written two query letter samples for fantasy writers to help inspire you on how to get started. I’ve also included a query letter template if you need a jumping off point to start drafting your own query. You can see how this leads into the two samples I wrote. All of the information in the samples is completely made up. I just wanted to give an idea of what your own query letter might look like. No query letter is… Read More »Query letter samples for fantasy novels

Query letter samples for LGBTQ+ fiction

Writing a query letter is difficult for everyone, whether they nail it from the beginning or it takes many attempts to get it right. I’ve written some query letter samples to help you draft your own query letter for your LGBTQ+ novel. Below you’ll find a query letter template designed with LGBTQ+ fiction in mind. You can use this template as written, with your own information replacing the placeholders, or you can take it just as inspiration on wording your letter. No query letter is perfect, and every agent is after something different. I hope these help you when drafting… Read More »Query letter samples for LGBTQ+ fiction

Query letter samples for romance novels

If you’ve never written a query letter before, you probably don’t know where to start. Not many published authors will share the query letter that got them agent representation. While there are lots of templates out there, having some romance query letter samples can really help you figure out how to write about your novel. I’ve written a query letter template of my own that uses all the query letter tips I’ve heard about and used myself. Then I’ve created two fake samples of letters, making up details about novels and their fake writers. No query letter is perfect, and… Read More »Query letter samples for romance novels

Free agent query letter feedback for Trans Awareness Month

Every year, I offer free agent query letter feedback for trans and non-binary writers. I do this to support under-represented writers in getting published, because we need more trans and non-binary writers on our bookshelves. Writers who identify as trans, non-binary, or both can receive supportive, constructive feedback by emailing me with their query letter and synopsis. You’ll also receive free proofreading for both to catch any typos that might distract from your otherwise amazing descriptions. Read on for more information to get the most out of this offer! What does agent query letter feedback involve? If you’re a trans… Read More »Free agent query letter feedback for Trans Awareness Month

Free feedback on agent query cover letters

In celebration of Transgender Awareness Month, I’m offering free feedback on agent query cover letters for trans and non-binary authors. It’s important to make a great first impression on a literary agent or publisher. To help, my feedback will include notes on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting, as well as bespoke tips to help you submit to agents and publishers confidently. I want to give you the best possible chance of achieving your writing dreams. Why? Because trans and non-binary people deserve to be represented more in fiction. We already come up against so many barriers, so by doing this… Read More »Free feedback on agent query cover letters