What Publishers Really Look for in a Query Letter.

Writers, listen up!
Your query letter is the one page pitch standing between you and a book deal. Mess it up, and you’re headed straight to the rejection pile.
But get it right… and you just might land that dream publisher.
In our latest Substack post, we break down what publishers actually want to see, dissect examples of good vs. bad queries, and share the biggest mistakes to avoid. Plus, use clips from our show with advice from the professionals.
Ready to level up your pitch? Read it here: 👉 https://open.substack.com/pub/thewccs/p/what-publishers-really-look-for-in?r=20fopa&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
If you’ve ever struggled with query letters, this one’s for you!
#WritingCommunity #AmQuerying #WritersLife
Your query letter is the one page pitch standing between you and a book deal. Mess it up, and you’re headed straight to the rejection pile.
But get it right… and you just might land that dream publisher.
In our latest Substack post, we break down what publishers actually want to see, dissect examples of good vs. bad queries, and share the biggest mistakes to avoid. Plus, use clips from our show with advice from the professionals.
Ready to level up your pitch? Read it here: 👉 https://open.substack.com/pub/thewccs/p/what-publishers-really-look-for-in?r=20fopa&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
If you’ve ever struggled with query letters, this one’s for you!
#WritingCommunity #AmQuerying #WritersLife
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