1. Before You Do Anything2. Know What You're Selling3. The Query Letter4. The Synopsis5. Sample Chapters and Partials6. Finding the Right Agents7. Submitting Properly8. The Waiting (and What Comes Next)
Chapter 1 of 8
Before You Do Anything
Make sure you're actually ready before you query.
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Let's get the uncomfortable bit out of the way first. Your manuscript needs to be finished. Not 'nearly there.' Not 'just needs a final polish.' Finished. Revised. Done. Querying an unfinished book is one of the most common mistakes writers make — and once you've burned a relationship with an agent, there's rarely a second chance. This chapter is about getting your house in order before you even think about opening a query template.