For people dipping their toes into the vast sea of publishing for the first time, knowing how to find a publisher can be an overwhelming task. I’m talking to those who have ventured into these waters from another field. Doctor, teacher, business exec, stay-at-home mom. And now God has given you a story or message…
When it comes to tools in the writer’s toolbox, the query letter is a must. I can always tell newby writers (or those who refuse to learn the tools of the trade), by their query letters. These letters are either chock full of the wrong information, or have barely any information at all. I’ve even…
As editor for CrossRiver Media Group, I receive submission queries that run the gamut from professional to spam. All too often, writers submit emails that don’t contain even the skeleton of a real query letter. Their email simply reads “here is XYZ for your review.” Sometimes I responded to them, but often I don’t. Increase…