Agent Querying Update
To help normalize this process, I thought I’d give you an update on my agent queries and research. Of the 27 agents I’ve queried so far, 7 accepted queries by email, 1 by a form on the agency website, and 19 by Query Manager.
My Process for Querying Literary Agents: Finding a Good Fit
Finding an agent who’d be interested in your novel seems fairly straightforward in these days of social media and the Internet. There’s so much information available. And yet—so much information means even more to review and assess for fit. It can be time consuming for sure.
My Process for Querying Literary Agents: Start with the Book Description
There is so much good advice on the internet and in books about querying literary agents. Sometimes, though, it helps to see how one writer goes about it. That’s what I’m doing in this post—explaining my query process for my middle grade mystery.
The Agent Treasure Hunt Begins
After being able to say “I have an agent” for the last two years, I’m now back in the hunt for a literary agent. Looking for an agent is kind of like a treasure hunt for me. Lots of clues to decode about their interests and how my work might fit their list.