Editorial resources

Learn before you submit.

Guides and templates covering the documents agents ask for and the order to prepare them in.

Templates

Start from a working document

Each template is short by design. Agents read many submissions and reward clarity.

Query letter template

One page: hook, book details, short bio, closing.

Synopsis template

Two pages, present tense, includes the ending.

Manuscript formatting checklist

Font, spacing, headers, chapter openings.

Submission tracker sheet

Contact, date sent, materials, reply, follow-up.

Author bio worksheet

Credentials, publications, relevant experience.

Comparable titles worksheet

Recent, relevant, honest comparisons.

Guides

Read the full guides

Eight plain-language guides covering research, documents, and how publishing actually works.

01

How to Find a Literary Agent

Research fit before building your submission list.

Read guide

02

How to Write a Query Letter

Present your story, premise, and credentials clearly.

Read guide

03

What Agents Look For

Understand fit, voice, concept, and positioning.

Read guide

04

How to Prepare a Manuscript

Format and proof your pages before submission.

Read guide

05

How to Write a Synopsis

Summarize the full narrative, including the ending.

Read guide

06

How Publishing Works

Learn the roles behind traditional publishing.

Read guide

07

Literary Agent vs. Publisher

Know who to approach, and when.

Read guide

08

Traditional vs. Self-Publishing

Compare timelines, control, costs, distribution.

Read guide

Good submissions begin with careful research.

Prepare your materials, research your options, and take the next step with confidence.

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