Template Cover Letter
A cover letter is something you send with your manuscript to an editor or an agent. It's purpose is to:
1. Introduce your manuscript and "hook" the editor into wanting to read it.
2. To provide your contact information
3. To show the editor that you've done your homework and know what he's looking for.
Always check the publishing house's website to see what is required for submissions and follow the instructions given.
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Template Query Letter
A query letter is a type of cover letter. Its purpose is:
1. To tell an editor or agent what kind of manuscript you have written.
2. To "hook" the editor or agent into requesting to see your complete manuscript.
3. To show an editor or agent that you understand what he's looking for.
Study the publishing house's book lists to understand what the house publishes. Go to conferences and listen to the editors and agents speak - they will say what they like to see.
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Template Book Proposal
A book proposal is a short packet (2-4 pages) of information about your book manuscript. A book proposal presents:
1. The title of your book
2. The logline for your book
3. A "pitch"
4. A book synopsis
5. Short, exciting character descriptions
6. Your contact information
The purpose of a book proposal is to "hook" the editor into asking to read your complete manuscript.
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Template Marketing Plan
A marketing plan details the approach you intend to take to promote your book. A simple plan generally contains your approach for the following:
1. Press Kit
2. Promotional Items
3. Appearances
4. Internet
5. Buzz
Small, independent publishers sometimes ask for a marketing plan as part of the submissions package. Large publishers don't require one. Only submit a marketing plan if the publisher requires or requests one. It is, however, a good exercise to put together a plan for yourself, to understand what you can do to promote yourself and your book.
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Template Press Kit
A press kit or media kit is an informational packet sent to media outlets. It is generally used to publicize a new book. In general, a large publisher will have their own in-house publicist and marketing department and will help create the press kit. Authors working with small publishers or self-publishers either must create their own press kit, or hire a publicist to create one.
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Template Work-For-Hire Packet
Work-for-hire is a term used by publishers who are seeking to hire a writer to produce a book or product on a specified topic, generally for a flat fee. The publisher retains all rights to the work. Work-for-hire is typically found among publishers of non-fiction educational materials. Instead of the writer submitting a manuscript for consideration for publication, the writer ususally submits a resume and some samples of their work. If the publisher has a project that is seemingly a fit to the writer's skills, style or interests, the publisher will contact the writer.
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A Character Inteview Template
A character interview is a pre-writing exercise, or a mid-writing exercise to help you add dimensionality to your main characters. If you are "stuck" in your writing and believe that your characters or relationships between your characters are problematic, or if they border on caracature, a character interview can help you pinpoint problems that need to be resolved.
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Template Calendars
Keep on top of your writing projects using these Word based planning calendars. One template calendar for 2011 and one for 2012.
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School Visit Memorandum of Understanding Template
Word document designed to help spell out an agreement between author and school in regards to an author visit. No warranty is implied - authors should check with their own legal representative to ensure that it suits their individual needs.
School Visit Book Order Form Template
Wod document that authors can customize and provide to schools in advance of author's visit. Schools can send flyer home with students so that parents can pre-order books. No warranty is implied - authors should check with their own legal representative to ensure that it suits their individual needs.
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