AboutRik Feeney Expertise I can answer any questions from the development of an idea into a book manuscript, electronic book, PDF file, or Audio book. I design book covers, do interior design, and light book editing. My forte is creative ideas particularly as they relate to marketing and promoting your book.
Experience My first book "Gymnastics: A Guide for Parents & Athletes" was traditionally published in 1992 by Masters Press and is now available through McGraw-Hill. My second book, now as an independent publisher, was a "Quick Pick for Young Readers" by the American Library Association. Since then I have 44 book products for sale through my own web site and many of the major online book stores like Amazon.com.
Organizations Publisher's Marketing Association
Florida Writer's Association
Florida Publisher's Association
National Writer's Union (former member)
USA Gymnastics - Professional Member
Education/Credentials I attended Temple University and Vermont College of Norwich University where I received a Bachelor's degree in Writing and Literature.
Question Sorry I wasn't sure how to ask a follow up question on the same thread.
I am just not sure how to classify my novel in the query letter. Right now I have not specifically stated a genre but I compared it to some books I have found similar, including a couple psychologically themed books and a coming of age novel. A book I own says to compare your book to others you find inspiring or similar but I've also heard not to compare to bestsellers, so I'm not sure if that is appropriate.
I thought that illustrations would be less distracting in the back of the book just as a section on their own, and it might look less like a children's book then. But I think that would be the publisher's decision, wouldn't it?
Thank you so much for your reply.
Answer Dear Annie,
Since I have not read your book or a synopsis, I really can't tell you which genre would be most applicable.
If you want it to appeal to a more adult crowd, there is a possibility you may want to eliminate the illustrations - or not. Let the publisher decide.
