Hi ,
Can ayone tell me if a publishers requests a query letter in the first instance , if they accept it , will they later request a synopsis due to the fact that there is a mini summary within the actual query?
Thanks!
All help appreciated!
2007-06-24 02:49:42 · 4 answers · asked by Irisheyes 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I'm aware of the publishing details and rules , I'm just wondering if you send in a query , if they like it , will they ask you for a synopsis later?
2007-06-24 03:56:36 · update #1
No, not generally. If you send a query letter and they ask for more information it is generally 3 chapters or the finished manuscript. So make sure before you do a query letter that your book is finished. Because if you are not ready when they want it, they will move on.
The only way you can get by with just a query letter is if you are a published author with plenty of work under your belt.
2007-06-24 04:47:37 · answer #1 · answered by Jackie Oh! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is different for each publisher or agent. Sometimes they will request a synopsis, sometimes the first few chapters and a synopsis, sometimes just the first few chapters, but most likely, if they like the query, they will request the entire manuscript.
The thing is, most publishers will not deal with you or even read your query if you do not have a literary agent first.
There are several websites out there that will help you find an agent, my favorite is QueryTracker.net at http://www.querytracker.net/ . It is free and has a list of literary agents and also tools to help you keep track of who you already queried and who you haven't, plus more.
They do a good job of keeping the crooks off their lists, but it is still a good idea to double check at http://www.sfwa.org/beware/twentyworst.h...
There are a lot of crooks out there. Never pay anyone to read or publish your book. A real agent will never ask for money except as a percentage of your royalties.
Keep in mind that finding an agent and getting published is not an easy process. Some people have to query hundreds of agents before they find one who will accept them (sadly, some never get accepted), but be persistent and keep trying.
You should also visit http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/, one of the largest forums for writers. They can be very helpful.
Good luck.
2007-06-25 09:23:43 · answer #2 · answered by Patrick M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first step is to send the manuscript to a Literary Agency. If the Literary Agency likes the manuscript, they will pitch it to an approriate publisher.
2007-06-24 09:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to oxfords website
2007-06-24 09:51:42 · answer #4 · answered by rahman1994 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋