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18. Behind the Scenes: What Will Make Your Query Jump Out of an Agent’s Slush Pile
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In this episode, Suzy goes beyond the basics to discover how to get your query letter noticed.
Topics include, the competitive nature of querying, statistics on the number of queries agents receive, and the small percentage that result in representation. She highlights the importance of grabbing an agent's attention quickly. Suzy emphasizes that simply following the rules isn’t enough to stand out.
Suzy discusses how the “Show Don’t Tell” technique can be applied to query letters. She provides examples of how to describe key plot points and character dilemmas in an engaging…
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