10 Ears for Isaac, How to Write Cover Letters and Query Letters, Idea vs. Story, Self Publishing Effects on Book Deals

Summary: In this historic 10th episode of the Part-Time Author podcast, Genny and Aaron discuss the difference between ideas and stories, and talk about the specifics of query letters and cover letters. Aaron also talks briefly about his family's <a href="http://earsforisaac.com">journey with their son Isaac</a>, while Genny offers some behind-the-scenes thoughts on <a href="http://www.sacramentoparent.com/magazines/sacramento-parent/2013/august/1282-love-loss-a-hope">the magazine article she wrote about the story</a>. Aaron gives an update on his 48-month plan, talks about pirates and ice cream, and he asks Genny why mass submitting a manuscript is a bad thing. Rounding out the episode are Genny's thoughts on publishing parts of your manuscript digitally while attempting to get a traditional book deal. Mentioned in this episode: <a href="http://earsforisaac.com">Ears for Isaac,</a> <a href="http://www.chipmacgregor.com/">Literary Agent Chip MacGregor's blog</a>, <a href="http://www.sacramentoparent.com/magazines/sacramento-parent/2013/august/1282-love-loss-a-hope"><em>Sacramento Parent Magazine</em></a>, <a href="http://www.dandibooks.com/">Dandi Daley Mackall</a>, <a href="http://www.suzannemorganwilliams.com/">Suzanne Morgan Williams</a>, and <a href="http://timmyersstorysong.com">Tim Myers. </a>