Tuesday, November 30, 2010

A Contest for Query Letters

No big money—or glory—here but it might be interesting to send in your query letter to this contest to see where it stacks up:

Jane's Stories Press "Bite Size" Contest
Your query letter—whether to agent or editor—must be concise yet compelling. It may be the most challenging writing you do. Send us your best effort, in 200 words or less. Veteran and highly respected agent Jane Gelfman of Gelfman, Schneider Literary Agents, Inc. will make the final determination.

Submission deadline is January 31, 2011.
Winner will receive $25.00.
Judge's decision final.
No fee!

Entries accepted only through submishmash: http://janesstories.submishmash.com/Submit

Work-in-Progress

DC-area author Leslie Pietrzyk explores the creative process and all things literary.