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Your Query
When you pick up a book and flip to the back or inside the jacket and read a description, this a good representation of what your query letter should look like.
The goal is to sell your idea. But writing a book and selling a book are two very different skills!
Thankfully, I love helping with queries.
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Your Synopsis
A synopsis tells us everything that happens in your manuscript—and I mean everything. Every plot twist, every major beat, and make sure to spoil the ending. Every writer I know struggles with writing a synopsis, but it doesn’t have to be like pulling teeth!
That’s why I have a free resource template to help build the first draft of your synopsis.
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Your First 50 Pages
Your book has a very short amount of time to catch a reader’s attention and the same is true for when you’re querying literary agents. Agents receive hundreds of queries per week, so your pages have to stand out.
When editing these pages, I help you look at pacing, interiority, and line-level issues that can be the difference between a rejection and a request for more.
Ready to make your query package catch agent attention?
FAQs
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A query letter generally consists of your book's title, age group, genre, word count, the summary of the book, and a personal bio. This is an oversimplification, though, and it's the summary of the book that writers often have the hardest time with.
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Making your idea sound sensible, exciting, and marketable. This can vary for different books. One style may work for someone and not for another. This is why it is important to identify your story's main purpose and its selling points.
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A query letter is your sales pitch. A synopsis is an overview of your book's entire plot. There are synopses online for stories that explain every major beat, including plot twists and how the story ends. Your query should leave intrigue.
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A general rule of thumb is 1-2 pages. Length requirements may vary depending on agency specifications.