Query Writing with Kerri Cuevas
Author of Deadly Kisses
Query!
Did someone say query?
Stop! Don’t run for the hills. I promise it’s not that bad.
We all dread the querying process, and I’m not going to tell
you how to write a query letter. There are bloggers who go into great detail
about the subject. Being a published author who has gone through the process, I
have a different perspective about queries.
When writing a query letter it’s important to not only sell
your story, but also yourself. The agent or publisher reading your letter
doesn’t know anything about you except what you tell them. Getting your book
ready to be unleashed into the world is a long, intense process. Your agent or
publisher needs to trust that you can fulfill your end of the process in the
allotted time given. They don’t know if you will complete the editing process
with them unless you are able to convince them of it in the query letter.
In addition to the obvious credentials—college, writing
groups, blogging, critique groups, and awards; you need to ask yourself this:
What can you do for them? You need to tell them what things you feel you will
be successful with—marketing, speaking engagement, networking, web site
development, etc. You need to show them that you will be able to put in the
time needed to promote your book, either online, in print or in person. If you
have built up a following, either with other books or in building interest in
your current book, let them know you have a waiting audience.
We have to be our own best advocates and writing an amazing
story is not enough. Use these tips and you'll improve your chances of being
accepted by a publisher.
I hope that hill isn’t looking so high anymore.
Kerri Cuevas
author of Deadly Kisses
Book Summary:
Aiden
Grant is seventeen, has a killer kiss, and a boss who used to be
President, back in the old days. You see, Aiden is a grim reaper and his
kiss welcomes the newly dead. But Aiden’s pleasant grim reaper
lifestyle is in jeopardy. And it’s not only because Honest Abe keeps
throwing out history lessons with reaping assignments, just to confuse
him. It’s because Aiden’s next assignment is to reap the soul of Bee,
the only girl he has ever loved.
When Aiden’s kiss of death fails, intertwining their souls, Bee is still very much alive and they are both in trouble. The ancients want Bee, who has special powers of her own, and they’ll do anything to get her.
Some rules are meant to be broken—even if that means Aiden must bargain with his own soul to save Bee. Who knew the afterlife could get so complicated?
When Aiden’s kiss of death fails, intertwining their souls, Bee is still very much alive and they are both in trouble. The ancients want Bee, who has special powers of her own, and they’ll do anything to get her.
Some rules are meant to be broken—even if that means Aiden must bargain with his own soul to save Bee. Who knew the afterlife could get so complicated?
Author Bio:
Kerri
Cuevas was born and raised in Rhode Island. She moved to New Hampshire
with her husband, three kids, cats and a rabbit named Hercules in 2005.
When she's not writing, she's chasing chickens on her small farm or
searching for the ultimate mac-a-cheese recipe.
Kerri went to college for Early Childhood Education but now writes books for young adults full-time. Her storytelling stems from watching too many horror flicks as a teen, but she no longer needs to sleep with the lights on.
Kerri went to college for Early Childhood Education but now writes books for young adults full-time. Her storytelling stems from watching too many horror flicks as a teen, but she no longer needs to sleep with the lights on.
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2 comments:
This book sounds pretty good. I love the cover and I can't wait to read it :D
Thanks for the tips! Btw, the book sounds great! (:
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