Most literary agents are hardworking, sincere individuals who want to help writers get their books traditionally published. But, as in any industry, there will always be some people who don’t have your best interests at heart. At Writer’s Relief, we know there are...
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Why Literary Agents Won’t Read Your Query Letter | Writer’s Relief
Literary agents love reading queries—it’s a big part of the job description, after all! But they are also busy people who get at least a hundred queries a day. To save time, literary agents will quickly separate the best queries from those that don’t meet the basic...
Hair-Raising Query Letter Mistakes That Make Literary Agents Cringe ∣ Writer’s Relief
It’s a task that strikes fear in the hearts of even the bravest, most experienced writers: creating an effective query letter. The hair-raising stress of determining what to include and what to leave out can make you feel like a sleep-deprived zombie. Make the wrong...
Still Waiting To Hear Back From Literary Agents? Do This! | Writer’s Relief (UPDATED 2024)
You wrote the best query letter for your book. You researched literary agents to find the right fit for your manuscript. You proofread, polished, and double-checked submission guidelines at least three times. Then you sent out your queries, hoping for the best....
Query by Number: Statistics Literary Agents Want to See When You Pitch Your Book (Updated 2024) | Writer’s Relief
The book summary is an essential part of your query, but sometimes it’s the cold, hard numbers that seal the deal. If you are writing a query letter to pitch your novel, memoir, or nonfiction book to a literary agent, including certain positive statistics will...
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