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Query Letters

I've been through three drafts of my query letter today. I don't know what the total count is, nor do I want to.

When I first started this process I made pages of notes, thinking that I would work in subplot after subplot. I've distilled the main idea, but I might have gone a little far. My query letter editor says that I've gotten a little too cute and have made things too concise. A little bit of telling instead of showing.

I feel that I'm close though - I've nailed down two of the three paragraphs - they're flowing pretty well. I'm going to lock in the third and ask anyone and everyone for feedback. Then it's on to finding an agent. I've researched quite a few agencies, and have a few names. It's all very exciting.

Posted by Don Clark at 9:46 PM
Categories: Publishing

Monday, July 19, 2010

Query Letters