My focus today was on the characteristics of a good query letter. The first task assigned by the book
Bulletproof Book Proposals was to express the main idea of the book in twenty-five words or less. It has to be an accurate catchy hook that will capture the editor's attention. I made a list of about one hundred words and phrases to condense down into one or two sentences. Tough job. I have two sentences I'm working on. "Quest, Fredonia's model backpacking program, offers teens seven days of boot-sucking mud and adventure. Learn how one western New York school has become the leader in outdoor education by reconnecting teens with nature."
Very tired tonight. And a bit impatient with this process. After taking seven years to write a book, I certainly should be able to tolerate a few months of preparation and learning to begin the publishing process. It's hard to sustain the energy without actually producing something measurable.
TBT
This is where I want to be!
Aug 30, 2015
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