Writing at the Red House
  • Home
  • Retreats
  • Podcast
  • eCourse
  • Contact
Select Page

What Do Agents and Publishers Want In a Query Letter?

Jul 18, 2018 | Communicator Academy, Recommendations, Writing

If you’re seeking to get published, query letters are an important tool for the journey. There are hundreds of places online to learn how to write a good query, but I wanted to give you a simple, straightforward set of instructions. Queries should include the...

What’s the Hardest Element of a Book Proposal? An Agent Explains How to Find Comps

Apr 11, 2018 | Author Tips, Platform, Recommendations

When you’re trying to interest an agent or publisher in your book, you’re often asked to provide “comps”—other books that could be compared to yours, or books that might compete with yours. A good book proposal always has a...

Never miss a Podcast

Get the Podcast delivered directly to your inbox. 

Thank you!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

eCourse

Top Posts

  • 403 An Agent’s Guide to AI with Kathleen Kerr and Roger Lipp Part 1
    403 An Agent’s Guide to AI with Kathleen Kerr and Roger Lipp Part 1
  • 340 Writing a Book While Living the Book with Crystal Paine
    340 Writing a Book While Living the Book with Crystal Paine
  • 354 Finding Your Audience on TikTok with TikTok Superstar Meredith Lynch
    354 Finding Your Audience on TikTok with TikTok Superstar Meredith Lynch
  • 459 - How One Message Became Multiple Platforms with Rachael Adams
    459 - How One Message Became Multiple Platforms with Rachael Adams
  • 454 – From Self-Promotion to Community Support: A Mindset Shift for Authors
    454 – From Self-Promotion to Community Support: A Mindset Shift for Authors
  • 456 - When Publishers Say No to Your Idea But Yes to Your Voice
    456 - When Publishers Say No to Your Idea But Yes to Your Voice
  • 411 How to Bake Marketing into Your Writing Part 1 (Best Of Series)
    411 How to Bake Marketing into Your Writing Part 1 (Best Of Series)
  • Are You Waiting for an Invitation? Here It Is...
    Are You Waiting for an Invitation? Here It Is...
  • How to Let a Dream Die
    How to Let a Dream Die
  • 308 Easy Instagram Reels for Writers
    308 Easy Instagram Reels for Writers

Writing Tip Newsletter
Join us for encouragement as you write, and get Kathi’s free 7 Day Platform Plan!

Thank you!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

.
  • Facebook
  • X

All rights reserved © Kathi Lipp, LLC 2022