The Ultimate Writers' Query Letter Guide

When pitching your manuscript to a literary agent or publisher seeking writers to publish, there are specific standards that writers must follow. Read our guides to ensure you send the best query letter to your chosen agent.

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Because If You Can’t Pitch It in One Sentence, You Can’t Sell It in a Lifetime

Every screenwriter dreads it: distilling a 120-page script into one sharp, irresistible sentence. Yet, that’s exactly

How Screenplay Contests & Awards Lead to Deals By Page Turner Awards (C)

Every screenwriter dreams of the same thing: seeing their story on the big screen (or the small one, preferably binge-watched by millions). But the leap from script to screen often feels impossible

Top Mistakes Screenwriters Make in Contest Submissions By Page Turner Awards (C)

Every year, hundreds of screenwriters enter script competitions 2026 hoping to break into the industry. Some succeed, but many crash and burn — not because their stories are bad, but because of

How the First 10 Pages Can Make or Break Your Submission By page Turner Awards

Hook Them or Lose Them: Judges Have Short Attention Spans Too

Every writer dreams of a publisher, agent, or producer falling in love with their manuscript. But here’s the hard truth: if your first

How to Woo a Writing Contest Judge: From Logline Flirt to Page 10 Commitment By Page Turner Awards (C)

Entering a writing contest is a little like speed dating with your manuscript. You’ve only got a few moments to impress before a judge swipes left and reaches for their next hopeful suitor. That’s why

Top Mistakes Unpublished Writers Make When Entering Contest By Page Tuner Awards (C)

Every unpublished writer dreams of standing out in writing contests for new authors 2026. But here’s the kicker: too many writers sabotage themselves before the judges even get to page five. Whether

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Success Stories: From Writing Contest Finalist to Book Deal

“Because Sometimes the Golden Ticket Isn’t Chocolate, It’s a Publishing Contract”

Every writer has the same dream: to see their

Why Entering a Book Award Is the Best Book Marketing You Can Do By Page Turner Awards

Why Entering a Book Award Is the Best Book Marketing You Can Do

“Because Nothing Screams Credibility Like a Shiny Badge on Your Cover”

Marketing your book can feel like shouting into the void

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Hook Them or Lose Them?

Every writer dreams of a publisher, agent, or producer falling in love with their manuscript. But here’s the hard truth: if your first 10 pages don’t sparkle, they probably

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What Producers Look for in Screenplay Contest Entries ...“Because They’re Not Reading for Fun — They’re Reading for Films”

You’ve polished your script, proofed every scene, and tightened every