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How To Write A Great Freaking Query Letter : proven techniques to break through a literary agent's in-box
You're ready to publish that novel. You just need to do one tiny thing. Write a query letter that changes your life or dooms you to obscurity. *gulp* Advertising exec and international selling author of five novels Kelly Simmons guides you through a unique, advertising-based process to help your query letter stand out and get answered. Kelly has helped hundreds of writers through her mentoring workshops and conferences. Here's all her best advice in one affordable place.
41 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 4, 2019
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About the author
Kelly Simmons
28 books461 followersMy sixth novel NOT MY BOY debuted January 2021. Booklist compared it to Big Little Lies, and Julie Clark, the author of LAST FLIGHT said it was "impossible to put down." I hope you enjoy it -- and please check out my backlist, Amazon Exclusive standalones and NEW 2025 Crime Collection -- all featuring good women making bad decisions.
Start with my best-selling book, ONE MORE DAY, maybe? Or my first two, a bit more literary in tone -- STANDING STILL and THE BIRD HOUSE, both with unilaterally glowing reviews. (If you like it dark, you might prefer THE FIFTH OF JULY.)
My books have been applauded by bestselling authors like Megan Abbott, Caroline Leavitt, and Sarah Pekkanen. They've been hailed as "great titles for book groups who love strong female characters" by the Library Journal. Publishers Weekly called my first novel, Standing Still "An electrifying debut" in its starred review. Even Kirkus likes me! Maybe you'd enjoy discovering a new-to-you author?
Prefer SHORTER books to binge?
My indie pubbed NEW 2025 Crime Collection includes: THE OFF SEASON, THE SHOULDER SEASON, and THE HIGH SEASON. Great page turning short reads featuring unforgivable crimes in unforgettable locations.
I've visited hundreds and hundreds of book clubs via Zoom, Google Hangouts or in person. I'd love to meet with yours.
For book signing events or more information, see my website kellysimmonsbooks.com. Or friend me on Facebook (kellyatbubble) or Insta (kellyasimmons) or follow me on twitter (kellysimmons) for more giveaways etc etc.
Thanks for being part of the goodreads community!
Start with my best-selling book, ONE MORE DAY, maybe? Or my first two, a bit more literary in tone -- STANDING STILL and THE BIRD HOUSE, both with unilaterally glowing reviews. (If you like it dark, you might prefer THE FIFTH OF JULY.)
My books have been applauded by bestselling authors like Megan Abbott, Caroline Leavitt, and Sarah Pekkanen. They've been hailed as "great titles for book groups who love strong female characters" by the Library Journal. Publishers Weekly called my first novel, Standing Still "An electrifying debut" in its starred review. Even Kirkus likes me! Maybe you'd enjoy discovering a new-to-you author?
Prefer SHORTER books to binge?
My indie pubbed NEW 2025 Crime Collection includes: THE OFF SEASON, THE SHOULDER SEASON, and THE HIGH SEASON. Great page turning short reads featuring unforgivable crimes in unforgettable locations.
I've visited hundreds and hundreds of book clubs via Zoom, Google Hangouts or in person. I'd love to meet with yours.
For book signing events or more information, see my website kellysimmonsbooks.com. Or friend me on Facebook (kellyatbubble) or Insta (kellyasimmons) or follow me on twitter (kellysimmons) for more giveaways etc etc.
Thanks for being part of the goodreads community!
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October 18, 2020
Succinct and very Helpful
Great tips! No fluff. Very succinct and yet very helpful. Now I feel like I can “write a great freaking query letter.” :-)
Great tips! No fluff. Very succinct and yet very helpful. Now I feel like I can “write a great freaking query letter.” :-)
January 24, 2021
No Nonsense
She gets to the point and provides a formula that makes sense. I enjoyed her writing style as well. The author gave me advice without boring me to death.
She gets to the point and provides a formula that makes sense. I enjoyed her writing style as well. The author gave me advice without boring me to death.
August 11, 2023
A smart, quirky, practical approach to writing the dreaded query letter. It focuses on getting the literary agent’s attention, breaking through the hundreds of queries received daily.
While every book I have read or every lecture I have listened to on the subjects covers much the same materials, this one gives the query-writer some thoughts to produce one that gets read—the point of a query letter, besides being invited to submit a manuscript.
I want to thank Janie Chang for her website (https://janiechang.com/) for having resources for writers and a shout-out to this book (see https://janiechang.com/2020/06/11/res...).
While every book I have read or every lecture I have listened to on the subjects covers much the same materials, this one gives the query-writer some thoughts to produce one that gets read—the point of a query letter, besides being invited to submit a manuscript.
I want to thank Janie Chang for her website (https://janiechang.com/) for having resources for writers and a shout-out to this book (see https://janiechang.com/2020/06/11/res...).
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews