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(Nonfiction is often sold on the basis of a proposal.) Friedman outlines the query letter elements needed for narrative-driven nonfiction, information-driven nonfiction, for a 'narrative-driven hook that's not a tired storyline,' what to include in first paragraph, and much more. *** How to Write a Query Letter: Nonfiction and Memoir (Jane Friedman, 1-9-22) A query letter for a nonfiction book isn’t all that different from a fiction query: you’re still trying to get an agent or editor interested in looking at your work, but that may mean a book proposal and sample chapters, rather than the full manuscript. See below for tips on writing a synopsis.

' A query letter should be like a skirt: long enough to cover the subject and short enough to keep it interesting.' ~ Anon., quoted by Michael Larsen

The emphasis in this section is on landing an agent to represent your book(s). How to Write a Query Letter for a Book Query letters to help you land an agent are different from the query letters you send a magazine or newspaper editor.

How to pitch a magazine or newspaper piece.

Blogs and podcasts about the book business.

The same table of contents in alphabetical order I am not deleting WD entries but waiting to see what stays in print under the new owners.

Systems for managing pitches (submissions of short works).

How to sell and re-sell a parenting magazine piece.

Where to pitch the idea for a magazine or newspaper piece.

How to pitch a magazine or newspaper piece (aka how to query).

Queries for short works rarely go through agents. Pitching short works to magazines and journals

Understanding subsidiary rights (foreign, film, audio, etc.).

Should you, the writer, hire an editor?.

How to land a book deal (helpful articles about).

What's the right word count? (aka length).

Blogs, newsletters, and podcasts about the book business.

How to protect yourself against not-so-good agents.

Beta readers: How, why and when to use them.

How to write a query letter (to land an agent for a book).

How to find and choose (and woo) a literary agent.

Fineprint literary management submissions