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Don’t Know Your Book Genre? Here’s What To Do

As you know, we at Writer’s Relief often write about genre. However, sometimes a writer simply doesn’t know what genre his or her book fits into. And while it certainly can help your cause if your...

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Query Letter Synopsis: Maximize Your Main Conflict

Writing the query letter blurb (or mini-synopsis) for your book isn’t easy. And sometimes the difficulties with query writing stem from the fact that you as the author may not have the best perspective...

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TMI: A List Of Things NOT To Say In Your Query and Cover Letters

We writers can be closed off and private or very prone to over-sharing. And as with conversations over dinner, so go query letters and cover letters. When you submit your writing, you want to be sure...

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Publishing Credits: The Best To The Not So Best

Which of your writing bio credits have the most weight, and which are, well, a little fluffy? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell. Generally, when we advise our clients who are putting together their writer...

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New Literary Agents: 5 Questions To Ask Before Querying A Newbie

Should writers query only the big-name literary agents with their book or novel—or is it worth checking out some of the newer kids on the block? At Writer’s Relief we are often asked this question, and...

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How To Write A Query Letter For A Self-Published Book

If you’ve self-published your book and are seeking a literary agent, you’re not alone. These days countless authors are taking the “publish first” approach to getting a book deal. Sometimes this method...

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Mail Call: A Hilarious Letter From A New Client

A new client got in touch with us recently to use our A La Carte Service, and we have to admit, we’re especially excited about this particular project. It takes a familiar genre, stays true to the...

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5 Common Synopsis Mistakes That Fiction Writers Make

Writing a synopsis for a novel is difficult work—no doubt about it. Writers, especially new ones, are prone to make synopsis mistakes. But don’t worry! We at Writer’s Relief have got your back. We read...

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Who Else Wants A Literary Agent? The 5 Essentials For Landing Your Dream Agent

Photo by SalFalco At Writer’s Relief, we’re always thrilled when a client connects with a literary agent. It’s not easy to score agent representation, but it does happen. Today, we offer our five best...

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5 Secrets For Getting A Literary Agent To Read Your Query

Good literary agents have an inherent interest in taking all queries seriously. The trouble is they are busy, rushed, and have seen it all before. The best approach to getting an agent’s attention is...

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5 Book-Pitch Selling Points: The Complete Package

Send your work today! Does your query letter show off your book project using every possible advantage? If you want to hit the high points and impress agents with your book pitch, you’ll want to...

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Your Self-Published Book: Promoting With Giveaways

Book authors, whether self-published or traditionally published, need to work at publicizing and selling their books. And for those of you who aren’t sure how best to go about that task, marketing...

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Query Letters: How To Think Like A Literary Agent

If your query letter isn’t getting the results you want, maybe it’s time to start thinking like a literary agent. Although we at Writer’s Relief are not literary agents, some staffers have had agency...

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The Single Most Important Thing Your Query Letter Must Do If You Want To Get...

Do you know how to spot the difference between a good query letter and a fantastic query letter? This is going to sound trite, but the answer is: Ask your heart. That’s right—the single most important...

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Getting Personal In Your Author Bio: How To Know When It’s TMI

Sometimes it can be hard to know how much information is too much when you’re writing your author bio for your cover or query letter. Sharing a little bit of personal information in your author bio...

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Do Self-Published Book Authors Need A Literary Agent?

Back in the early days of self-publishing, it was generally held that self-published book authors did not need a literary agent. Even today, many self-published authors choose to release their books...

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The Literary Agent Of The Future: Be Aware Of These Potential Changes!

The publishing industry has been on a roller coaster for the last few years. And it’s not just publishers who are changing, literary agents are too. As technology creates a more connected world, you...

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Good Writing That Doesn’t Get Published: 5 Problems That Sabotage Your Efforts

Send your work today! Many times, writers come to us scratching their heads, wondering why their good writing isn’t getting published. If the writing in question truly is as competent as the author...

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How To Write A Killer Query Letter For Self-Help And How-To Books

  Writing a query letter for your self-help or how-to book? Follow this step-by-step template to craft a great blurb or summary and the ultimate persuasive pitch! 1. Introduce the primary problem....

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Your Query Letter: Write A Fantastic First Line

When you write a query letter, you don’t need to describe every detail of your book’s content in the letter’s very first line. Most literary agents prefer that a query letter begin with the...

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