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

by O'Shea, Coleen; Allen, Marilyn

• ISBN13: 9781615640454
• ISBN10: 1615640452
• Edition: Original
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-02-01
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

Tips for catching and holding an agent's attention. Essential reading for any fiction or nonfiction writer seeking publication, The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Book Proposals & Query Lettersprovides in-depth information on composing a successful query letter as well as detailed suggestions on how to craft each element of a book proposal-from author bio to marketing and competition information to a synopsis for fiction writers. By following the same guidelines an agent uses when submitting her client's book proposals to editors (and selling them), writers are given proven techniques for creating winning submissions. •The most comprehensive information on query letters found in any book on writing •The only book on book proposals that also targets a fiction audience •Author is an agent who also blogs to a readership of about 1,500 daily

Author Biography

Marilyn Allen is a literary agent and partner in the Allen O'Shea Literary Agency, with more than 25 years in sales and marketing experience at various publishing houses, including Harper Collins, Penguin Books, Simon & Schuster, and Avon Books.
Coleen O'Shea is a partner in the Allen O'Shea Literary Agency and has over 30 years of executive and editorial experience in trade book publishing. Before becoming a literary agent, author, book packager, and publishing consultant, Coleen was Executive Editor of Bantam Books.