Query for The Margret McBride Literary Agency
Thank you for your interest in The Margret McBride Literary Agency. We look forward to reading your material. Please allow four to six weeks for a response to queries and eight weeks for requested material.
Please note that if you are submitting nonfiction work, we require a full nonfiction book proposal instead of a sample chapter. We highly recommend Jane Friedman's website for excellent guidance on writing a book proposal. This is a great place to get started: https://www.janefriedman.com/start-here-how-to-write-a-book-proposal/
Please also take a look at this helpful article, which includes sample proposals:
https://www.janefriedman.com/to-nail-your-book-proposal-think-in-synergies-not-sections/
We encourage every author to read Brooke Cary's fantastic entry on book marketing. If you don't, we'll be able to tell when we read your questionnaire responses, and we will judge you for it!
https://www.brookecarey.com/blog/category/How-to
If you have any questions or concerns, please email staff@mcbridelit.com
Step 1. Tell us about the author
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Tell us a little about yourself and any writing credentials you may have.
Step 2. Tell us about the book
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Who will want to read your book. For example, girls under 12, fans of John Grisham, etc. (500 characters or less)
List some books that are similar to yours. (500 characters or less)