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.
Good submissions begin with careful research.
Prepare your materials, research your options, and take the next step with confidence.