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Hi, I'm new to this site, but have been reading it for a while.
I have a new novel (never been published anywhere yet) that I would like to submit to publishers and/or agents and I am a bit stumped by the query letter.
I know self-published books are not considered a professional publication credit, but should I mention them in the query or avoid mentioning them at all costs? I feel if I don't at least mention them in passing that the publisher will think I was trying to hide something. All they'd need to do was check google and they'd see them anyway, LOL!
I've had a short story collection accepted by Double Dragon E-books a few years ago and have had stories accepted for anthologies, but nothing novel length as yet. I did have a contract a few years ago for a different novel, but things didn't work out and the publisher has since folded.
I would welcome any input/suggestions.
Thanks very much
Annette.
I have a new novel (never been published anywhere yet) that I would like to submit to publishers and/or agents and I am a bit stumped by the query letter.
I know self-published books are not considered a professional publication credit, but should I mention them in the query or avoid mentioning them at all costs? I feel if I don't at least mention them in passing that the publisher will think I was trying to hide something. All they'd need to do was check google and they'd see them anyway, LOL!
I've had a short story collection accepted by Double Dragon E-books a few years ago and have had stories accepted for anthologies, but nothing novel length as yet. I did have a contract a few years ago for a different novel, but things didn't work out and the publisher has since folded.
I would welcome any input/suggestions.
Thanks very much
Annette.