I wrote a short story and the query letter would be 2 pages single spaced 4 double spaced. Is that fine or too long? Thanks.

what should the second paragraph be about?

I need some help in putting together a query letter to an agency about a children's book I want to publish. Any suggestions or tips? Any thing will be useful at this point. Thanks.

I'm writing a book and I've been researching the publishing process. I saw somewhere, though, that you could write a query letter (including when you would be done with a book) to an agent before you finish. Anyone know? Thanks, guys!

Do you copyright the ideas in the synopsis? It's on science concepts, non-fiction, based on years of compiling research, don't want to give it away. I'm a Ph.D.

is it any different than writing a query letter about non-fiction, fiction, etc.?

I've only seen cover letters for job applications. What if it's for a book? Thanks.

What's the diff. between a query letter, cover letter, and synopsis? Also, what all does it take to get published and how do you go about writing these things? (queries, synopsis..) Thanks! Does anyone know of any examples they could show me for fiction novels? it would be really helpful. i prescribed to writers market online and am honestly still confused. Is the book better ? i prescribed to writers market online and am honestly still confused. Is the book better ?

I have been submitting query letters to literary agents. So far I have only submitted to four agents -- that was three days ago, and as of now, I have recieved two replies. Both polite rejections, both promising and encouraging. I am wondering now if having an early reply is a good or bad thing? Hehe. I tend to analyze rejection letters for 'feedback' clues. That is why I ask: how long has it taken you to recieve replies from literary agents? Many thanks to all replies.

How much is it? Where do I buy a writer's thingy? and who do I send it to? HELP PLEASE!

This request is specifically for an outline or index. I have already done a synopsis and query letter.

I'm a published article author, and I'm nearly finished with a short non-fiction book. Does anyone have any good advice on writing a query letter or finding representation? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. @ Meshugga: I'm planning on using my computer, but thanks for the tip.

For a novel. The book IS already written, and this is for an agent who requests both, not for a publisher. In fact, they don't. That's why I'm asking. I'll check that out -- thanks!

A query letter is a professional letter that is sent to agents, publishers, and editors to solicit interest in your book.

should i mention on my query letter that my book has over 360 fans on a myspace group. and that results will appear if you google my surname and the name of my book. even though it hasn't been published.

I am witting a book and wanted to send a query letter to an agent but it doesn't really say what a query letter should include. A synopsis? a genera idea of the book. I have no idea. This is the site I am planning to send it to right now. http://www.maassagency.com/submissions.html

If you can, please give me a sample. I'm hoping to take the editor's idea if my collection can be expanded and published into a book. So how can I write a query letter?

Will writing a query letter give me a better shot at getting my book published by a popular vanity publisher? How can my book become a bestseller? Do I need to get a copyright for my manuscript before or after I send the publisher samples of my book chapters if they liked my query letter?