What Do Publishers Want from Query Letters and Proposals?




The Writing Show show

Summary: One of the most common questions writers ask is how to query agents and publishers. Here's one editor's take. Please join Jennifer Silva Redmond and host Paula B. as they reveal what editors are really thinking, including: How to select a publisher to query What the difference between a query letter and a proposal is How to write a great query (and what not to do) How to talk yourself up without being obnoxious Why you should adhere to publishers' guidelines (and what happens when you don't) How long is reasonable to wait for an answer.