Sometimes it’s helpful to see what not to include in a query letter or to think about what a query letter should not do.
For example, a query letter is not your life story. It’s not how many kids you have, the names of your pets, or if you’ve written seventeen (as of yet) unpublished novels. It’s not the place to tell the agent or reader how much your mom loved your book. Query letters should not be sent with bribes or obvious kissing up.
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From the Query to The Call
Non-FictionFROM THE QUERY TO THE CALL outlines what a query letter -- or cover copy -- is, why every author needs to master the art of describing their book in just a few words, and how to successfully navigate the querying process. Authors looking to query pu...
