Your Novel Proposal: From Creation to Contract : The Complete Guide to Writing Query Letters, Synopses and Proposals for Agents and Editors

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Summary: Must have for aspiring writers
Review: From the very first sentence in the introduction--A quote by Tom Clancy: "If you don't believe in yourself, who the hell will?"--to the appendix filled with resources for writers, authors Blythe and Marshall supply all the information needed to submit a novel proposal that works. In part one, The Approach, the authors show readers the many publishing options and make sense of the multifaceted world of imprints and publishing house ownership. Part one teaches readers how to find the correct agent or editor, how to properly format the query letter, and how to pitch the project. In part two, The Package, chapter five is titled, Give 'em What They Want--advises writers how to respond to editors' or agents' requests. Synopses are discussed in chapter six and cover letters in chapter seven. Unlike other writing books, Your Novel Proposal from Creation to Contract discusses what to do after you have submitted--handling the wait, preparing for the possibility of rejection, and working with agents and editors. The book includes many checklists, samples and numbered lists to help the reader assimilate the information. If you're writing a novel, you need this book. Your Novel Proposal from Creation to Contract makes a terrific addition to any writer's personal library...

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Summary: A book that will take you to a world of hope
Review: The writer is a lonely creature that crafts its work until his mind cannot budge anymore. But after he finished his masterpiece comes the real world: to publish it. That's where this fine book may be of great help. It shows you how to enter this world of hope where one may get published. A must for those who wish to see their work published one happy day.

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Summary: A new writer's best friend
Review: Wow! Your Novel Proposal from Creation to Contract will hold the new writer by the hand; the thoroughness of the topics covered in the book helps to make sense of the scary and uncertain world of publishing. I appreciated and learned much from items such as (1) the sample cover letters and how to format (2) query letter tips (3) sample synopses with a final checklist of what to do when submitting (4) what to do when you're rejected (5) the practical information that more than likely you're going to be rejected, etc. The more information you receive, the better prepared you will be to submit your package when attempting to sell your novel. Blythe Camenson and Marshall J. Cook have done future authors a superb service in creating such a practical and informative book on novel proposals. Great job!