#21: Speed Q&A - From Rejection to Revision: The Art of Query Letter Improvement
In this episode of the Author's Edge, Allison Lane discusses how to position your book to make it appealing to publishers and agents. Allison addresses a question from Bill, an author who received positive feedback from editors but faced rejections based on market fit. She advises against citing declined editors' feedback and instead recommends using their positive comments to strengthen your query. Allison underscores the importance of making your book sound like a must-have product while customizing your pitch for each editor or agent. She also encourages listeners to ask questions and share the podcast with others.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction to Selling Your Book
00:31 Welcome to The Author's Edge
00:50 Building Your Visibility
01:11 Question from Bill: Positive Feedback Dilemma
01:59 Handling Positive Feedback in Queries
03:35 Making Your Book a Must-Have
05:44 Final Tips and Encouragement
06:20 Sharing and Supporting Others
07:09 Conclusion and Farewell
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- Got a question for Allison? Send her an email at [email protected]. Remember, if you don't ask, you don't get.
