Consider this is Part 1 of a 2 part blog. The second half will run Thursday. I’ll swear right now on a stack of religious books of your choice, Thursday’s blog will be both funny and entertaining. <\/p>\n
On the writing front, I met with Editor person and reviewed the query letter for the Ridge Runner. That conversation went something like thus…<\/p>\n
sam: It’s good on the sales pitch side, but it lacks personality.
\nEditor Person: There’s only so much personality you can cram in 350 words.
\nsam: I need something that makes mine stand out just that extra bit.
\nEditor Person: Let’s see, you have zero publishing credentials. You’re a novice on the subject matter. You still don’t know how to use commas consistently. I think you stand out.
\nsam: This query has got to look different from the others, or it’s getting tossed.
\nEditor Person ( reads ): You got one shot at distinguishing yourself. Go for one laugh and hope for the best.
\nsam: Suggestions?
\nEditor Person: For you to be funny? Look in a mirror, perhaps?
\nsam: Anything else?
\nEditor Person: 2 words, Harry Potter. Play the JK Rowling angle. Publishing loves the underdog forced into a career change.<\/p>\n
So the new query letter does just that.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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