How would you pitch a book editor?

Question

I have a manuscript for a prescriptive/cook book that is essentially a lifestyle guide. Anyone have any experience pitching ideas to an editor?

Answer 1

You don't really want to pitch an editor. You want to pitch to an agent or to a publisher. Get a copy of the current edition of Writer's Market and look for agents or authors who handle this type of project. Read up on what they want in a pitch. It will probably start with a query. Some will also ask for a sample chapter or two. Make sure you follow their style guidelines, and begin.

Keep in mind that you can send multiple queries, but once somebody asks for a copy to read, most will want exclusivity for a certain length of time. This is not unreasonable. Honor it.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Are you talking about an editor you want to edit the book for you? You don't pitch an editor you want to edit the book for you - you pay them for their services. As for a publisher, you pitch your work to a publisher either through a query and a book proposal since the book is technically non fiction. Or you have an agent use the book proposal to pitch it for you. Pax- C