The complete idiot's guide to book proposals & query letters
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Published:
New York : Alpha, [2011].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xiv, 305 pages ; 23 cm
Status:
MCPLD Central Non-Fiction
070.5 A4278c
Description
How do you go from great idea to published book? It all starts with two essential elements: a strong query letter and a knockout book proposal.
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070.5 A4278c
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781615640454, 1615640452
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Includes index.
Description
How do you go from great idea to published book? It all starts with two essential elements: a strong query letter and a knockout book proposal.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Allen, M., & O'Shea, C. (2011). The complete idiot's guide to book proposals & query letters. New York, Alpha.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Allen, Marilyn and Coleen. O'Shea. 2011. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Book Proposals & Query Letters. New York, Alpha.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Allen, Marilyn and Coleen. O'Shea, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Book Proposals & Query Letters. New York, Alpha, 2011.
MLA Citation (style guide)Allen, Marilyn and Coleen O'Shea. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Book Proposals & Query Letters. New York, Alpha, 2011.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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