Give 'Em What They Want

Give 'Em What They Want The Right Way to Pitch Your Novel to Editors and Agents : A Novelist's Complete Guide to Query Letters, Synopses, Outlines

Paperback (28 Oct 2005)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Learn how to craft a killer pitch - and get your novel published today.

One of a writer's most difficult tasks is crafting a submission package. In order to get published you need to compose queries, synopses, and outlines that will prove irresistible to agents and editors. Give 'Em What They Want uses step-by-step instructions to break down the process, making it easier than you thought possible to put together a query packet, sample chapters, outlines, synopses - everything you need to interest an agent or editor in your novel. Inside you'll find:

  • Dozens of samples complete with comments and suggestions for improvement
  • Successful submission techniques from published authors
  • Advice from well-respected agents and editors about avoiding common submission pitfalls
  • Information on working with agents and editors once your pitch is complete
  • And much more!

Give 'Em What They Want includes everything you need to know about approaching anyone in the publishing industry with your novel. Pitching your novel has never been easier!

Book information

ISBN: 9781582973302
Publisher: F+W Media
Imprint: Writer's Digest Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 070.52
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 244
Weight: 413g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 18mm