Thursday, February 7, 2013

Offered: Query Letter Critique by Melinda Skye


What You Are Bidding On:

A query letter critique by author Melinda Skye.

Description:

You are bidding on the right to have your query letter red-lined, torn apart, and put back together again better, faster, stronger. Known for her ability to draft a query letter that gets the attention of the editors and agents, she's a great guide in helping make your feeble query letter much stronger. Note: she does not guarantee polite, namby pamby criticism, so don't come crying to her if she hurts your feelings. Besides, after your editor/agent asks you for a partial, you won't want to cry at all.


Bio:

Skye became the black sheep of her university's literature department when she announced that what she really wanted to do for her senior thesis, instead of writing a thought-provoking essay on the deeper meanings of James Joyce, was to write a romance novel. They gave in, however, and the rest is history. As a result, Skye learned more than she ever thought possible about the inner workings of the publishing industry and off and on, given her schedule, pursued publication of both her senior thesis and other novels she's written along the way. Skye has many names and almost as many personalities to go with them. As Melinda Skye, she writes Romantic Suspense. As Skye Forbes, she writes Urban Fantasy. In her real life, under yet another different name, Skye is a lawyer. And yes, if you ask nicely, she might help keep you out of jail. Or put you in it. It depends on her mood.


Minimum Bid: 

$10

Geographical Restrictions: 

None

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    1. You have triumphed over evil!

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  2. Just to make it easier, my email address is michelle.m.manus@gmail.com

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