For anyone wondering why there are English-speaking people who still care about such things as the Oxford comma, I offer this illustration in response:
A friend sent this to me unattributed, via email. I would happily attribute its witty creator.
by Virginia Lloyd | Sep 22, 2011 | Blog, Memoir | 2 comments
As an author, I understand you've poured years of work and everything you've got into your manuscript.
But as a former literary agent, I know that most query letters fail to persuade agents to take the next step and ask for your full manuscript to read.
Let me edit your query letter and make it stronger!
Virginia’s editorial input, advice about submission materials and strategies for approaching publishers were wise, and ultimately effective. Thanks to Virginia, I have a publishing deal! ~ Sharon Connolly, My Giddy Aunt (Upswell Publishing)