Sales for first of these new titles are already at a record level but more significantly, both books contain mystery ingredient that leads to longevity and multiple editions.

To discover what secret is you need to read Chapter 3 of ‘Secrets To Churning Out Bestsellers’. You won't find it anywhere else.

The Moral…

Dig deep within yourself. You know much more than you think you know. Digging deep enables me to churn out bestsellers one after another, time after time.

’Starting Your Own Business’ - How To Books ISBN 1857038592. First published in 1994 and now in its 3rd Revised & Updated 2004 Edition.10 Years in Print and Still Ranking at No.1 out of 882 competitive titles at Amazon.co.uk

‘Starting an Internet Business at Home’ - Kogan Page ISBN 0749434848. 2001. Ranking at No. 2 out of 31,956 competitive titles at Amazon.com

‘Selling to Public Sector’ - How To Books ISBN 1857035879. 2000. Currently out of print as text is updated for new edition in line with revised Government guidelines. Reached No.1 out of 57 competitive titles at Amazon.co.uk

‘Your Retirement Masterplan’ - How To Books ISBN 1857039874. October 2004. Just published but already climbing charts at Amazon.co.uk

e.g. ‘ This book is based on my own experience in turtle breeding. Or ‘ I have worked in a pet shop for two years...’ . You can add any experience you’ve had on this subject. Ask yourself:

Any other experience relevant? Any studies? Any research?

•Be brief and informative. One page of an A4 sheet is enough.

•Now, if you wish, mention in your letter that you also enclose a sample chapter of your book.

e.g ‘I also enclose a list of chapters and a sample chapter for you to read.’

The cover letter usually goes with a synopsis, a sample

chapter and a list of chapters. This is complete proposal package and I always do so myself. However, you can send a cover letter and a synopsis only, but be prepared to have a sample chapter ready whenever you are asked to by a publisher to submit it.

It usually takes a lot of time before you get a reply, so you may as well send whole package to save time.

•State that you enclose a s.a.e ( a second envelope that is stamped and addressed to yourself). They are not going to reply if you don’t enclose this.

•Close letter. Be polite.

e.g. ‘ Thank you for your time.

I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest

convenience.

Yours sincerely

Your full name

Your e-mail address

•If you wish to use internet to submit your work, follow same procedure-of course there’s no need for a s.a.e.

Before you submit any work ,read regulations thoroughly . Some publishers do not accept sample work via e-mail!

Now, you are ready to write your own cover letter.

GOOD LUCK!

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