Tips for Researching Literary Agents and Writing Effective Query Lettershttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/traditional-publishing/w/agents/6924/tips-for-researching-literary-agents-and-writing-effective-query-lettersen-USTelligent Community 10Tips for Researching Literary Agents and Writing Effective Query Lettershttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/traditional-publishing/w/agents/6924/tips-for-researching-literary-agents-and-writing-effective-query-lettersMon, 11 Jun 2018 14:12:09 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:35fee4c3-1fe4-40a3-8418-d6eb71d0af2bJo Furnisshttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/traditional-publishing/w/agents/6924/tips-for-researching-literary-agents-and-writing-effective-query-letters#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Agents by Jo Furniss on 6/11/2018 2:12:09 PM<br /> <p>As a traditionally published author, Jo Furniss experienced the challenging process of querying literary agents. Furniss sees the query letter as a critically important first impression and highly recommends doing thorough research before you even begin writing your letter. The first part of your letter should share why you are querying that specific agent and why that agent would be a good fit for your book. Look for interviews that the agent has done, review their website and guidelines, and understand whom else they have represented. If they don&#39;t represent your book&#39;s genre you are wasting your time. Furniss recommends that the remainder of the letter provide a concise but compelling summary of your book, relevant credentials, and information on any other writing projects. In her own query letter, Furniss mentioned that she had a second novel in development which she believes helped land her agent and book deal. Having other books in process shows that you are a dedicated writer and is attractive to both agents and publishers. </p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-02-05/Tips-for-Researching-Literary-Agents-and-Writing-Effective-Query-Letters.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../Tips-for-Researching-Literary-Agents-and-Writing-Effective-Query-Letters.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, video</div>