A post from a while ago that aspiring authors may find helpful.
While it’s true that the world of publishing is changing, and that many authors are happy to self-publish, some writers still wish to find an agent, and so will need to introduce themselves with a query letter.
What’s important
It’s absolutely vital to remember that this letter is the first example of your writing that an agent will see, so make it count. These are the key things to remember:
- Address your letter to a specific agent – avoid Dear Sir/Madam. Using a name shows that you’ve selected that agent – not just stuck a pin in ‘The Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook’
- Make it clear you’ve done your homework – state why you’re approaching that particular agent (similar authors? Looking for your genre?)
- Make your book sound interesting
- State the genre and word length
- Include any details of…
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Thanks so much for sharing – always appreciated 🙂
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It’s great information and needs reinforcing every so often, Alison 😃
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