Have an idea for a nonfiction book?  While self-publishing has become more and more of a valid route, it still doesn’t beat having the backing of a publisher for your projects.  To get to that point, you’ll need to submit query letters — probably plenty of them.

Have you written a book that you’re hoping to get published?  Are you planning to write one soon?  If you are, then you’re going to have to write a synopsis.