How to Write a Great Query Letter    by Noah Lukeman
Price: Free! 15080 words. Published on July 20, 2009. .
Many books have been written about the query letter. But few have been written by literary agents, who receive thousands of queries each year and who grapple with them on a daily basis. New York literary agent Noah Lukeman offers his insights on the query letter, sharing an insider's perspective, giving insights and practical tips about what works and what doesn’t.

How to Land (and Keep) a Literary Agent (excerpt)    by Noah Lukeman
Price: Free! 4650 words. Published on October 27, 2009. .
The first book written from an active literary agent's perspective that teaches authors why agents reject or accept manuscripts; why they decide to represent certain authors and not represent others; the best way to approach agents; the best way to work with an agent on a daily basis; and that offers them dozens of specific resources to make the difference in getting published.

Top Secrets for Selling Your Book, Script, or Column    by Gini Graham Scott
Price: $2.99 USD. 21560 words. Published on December 10, 2009. .
How you write your initial query is the key to success. It gets your e-mail query or press release opened and read and shapes how your submission is considered. This book helps you write a powerful query letter. It includes tips on writing a good query, pitching your material to agents, publishers and film producers, sample letters that have led to high responses and big deals, and more.

Zombies Don't Query: FREE Tips for Writing & Publishing YA by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 28050 words. Published on April 1, 2011. .
Dozens and dozens of FREE tips on writing for, and publishing in, YA. Includes 3 FREE sample query letters and synopses wtih FULL analysis as to what worked -- and what didn't!

The Nitty Gritty Guide to Finding a Literary Agent    by Sara Rosett
Price: $0.99 USD. 7710 words. Published on April 15, 2011. .
Get the nitty gritty information—the most important and the most useful details—on finding a literary agent from a traditionally published author. Includes details on how to target your agent search, how to write hooks, query letters, and pitches as well as query letter etiquette. How to save time and money during your agent search and how to avoid scams are also covered.

11 Ways to SUPERCHARGE Your Blog by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 2800 words. Published on June 16, 2011. .
Yes, blogging can be a lot of work but it can also be a GREAT way to help readers who are on the fence about buying your book discover just exactly how you’re different from every other YA author out there. So in the spirit of seeing blogging as an opportunity rather than a chore, here are 11 Ways to Supercharge Your Blog:

How to Get Your Book Published Without an Agent. A complete guide for finding a traditional publisher and writing a successful manuscript submission packet.    by MP Publishing
Price: $2.99 USD. 9330 words. Published on March 17, 2012. .
"How to Get Your Book Published Without an Agent” lists reputable, traditional U.S. publishers that accept manuscripts directly from the author, eliminating the need for a literary agent. You will also find detailed instructions and samples on how to write a professional query letter, synopsis and book marketing plan to “sell” your book to the publisher.