When I finished writing my novel, I knew the process of getting it published would prove challenging. After all, if it were easy everyone would be doing it. I just never realized it would be this terrifying!!!
So the novel is done. Check.
Now I find that I need to write a query letter. This is a letter that should hook the attention of a literary agent so that they may request chapters, pages, or the entire manuscript of my precious novel. Think of the query as being the back cover of a book or DVD case.
This query letter is proving to be a daunting task. Afterall, my novel, the object of my obsession for more than a year, should be condensed down to a few paragraphs. This is difficult to me because I think that everything in the novel is equally important. However, I am determined to make a decent effort in putting my beloved book on shelves so I have gotten some books to help me on my way.
So far I've only gotten through 75% of the first book but I've gotten some really good advice and I've been working on polishing my query. It's my deepest hope that a literary agent will receive my query letter, hit the reply button, and say "Send immediately!! I can't wait to read it!!!!"
Oh to dream! :)
Happy Reading!!
-CM (currently browsing "Guide to Query Letters")
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