How to Write a Query Letter | The Secret Sauce that Landed Me 8 Offers from Literary Agents
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Published 2024-01-07
We’ll go over the entire structure — from subject line down to sign-off — and the secret sauce I used in my hook to land 8 offers from literary agents.
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All Comments (21)
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I don't even want to mention how many years I've been pitching. This is good advice, but it still comes down to querying the right agent on the right day with the right material.
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Great advice. Rather than dreading writing my query, I plan to embrace it!
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I first clicked on this video because I was looking for tips on choosing book comps for my query letter, but after hearing your breakdown I realized I could shift my letter to pull on the heartstrings a little. Thank you so much!
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The best query letter advice on YouTube, the best I've ever heard. Thank you.
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Writing a query letter is such a headache. I'm going to try and implement your advice, though. Thank you!
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Good advice, thanks. I had to smile when you mention the name 'Sebastian,' because one of my character's name is also Sebastian. 😊
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AWESOME INFORMATION. Thanks
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You do such a great job blending honesty (ie. how hard it is in the traditional publishing world) with optimism and excellent practical advice. I have no doubt your query letter course is profoundly helpful and I will check it out.
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Thanks for sharing. I just happened to stumble across your channel and I'm glad I did. Talk about synchronicity! I will be approaching agents this summer, so thank you. This video is gold!
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Your advice and break down pinpointing each section of the query letter is genius! My brain is spit with ideas now! I thought my query letter was ok but you showed me how to make it even better!!! Thank you so so much for this! I hope to come back to this video to let you know my success in getting an agent ❤❤ and multiple offers too🎉🎉🎉
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This is a very helpful video! I’m so glad I found your channel, Lauren! :)
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Thank you for sharing your successful query letter and your Masterclass and Query Letter toolkit!
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Best advice I’ve seen on the internet and you got straight to the point. Thank you.
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Thank you very much for breaking this down Lauren! After attending your Q&A, I was thinking self-publishing is the way for me to go, but then I started thinking, if 150-200 words is all it can take to get an agent, it is definitely worth pursuing and I have you to thank for that! Thanks again and have a lovely day! Dennis
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thank you!
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Wow!! I loved this presentation!!
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This is great advice.
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Thank you!
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That's an addictive hook for sure! I'd want to read more :)
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Is snail mail used now or is it better through e--mail?
