Pitching Without Panic: How to Query with Confidence

Publishing & Author Career
2013
Featuring Ann Garvin

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Ann Garvin walks writers through how to shape a compelling pitch and query letter. She explains what to include, from hooks and comparisons to tone and author positioning, so submissions stand out and feel confident rather than intimidating.

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