How to find an agent or publisher for your novel

Ready to see your novel in print? Get step-by-step instructions to craft a winning submission to your dream agent or publisher — direct from an author who’s been there, done that.

Clarke Award-shortlisted author RB Kelly’s 20+ year career as a professional writer is the result of years spent in the querying trenches. Now, she’s taking the stress out of synopses and the confusion out of cover letters with a comprehensive, structured guide to the bewildering world of queries.

• Demystify the lingo: No more staring at a submissions page wondering if you need some kind of secret handshake or codebreaker before you can submit
• Essential advice: Discover what on earth you’re supposed to write in your Author Bio when you haven’t got any publication credits to your name
• Understand the process: Prepare yourself mentally for the journey ahead with insight into timelines and responses
• Make your submission stand out: Get the confidence you need to polish each submission you send and give your work its chance to shine

The path to publication can feel as though it’s barred by a heavily guarded gate. But when you follow the clear and actionable steps in How to Find An Agent or Publisher for Your Novel, you’ll feel empowered to submit your work with confidence.