Tips for Writing a Good Query Letter - video

Literary agent BJ Robbins explains how to write a query letter that will actually land a literary agent. For instance, take the time to find the agent's name and personalize the letter for their agency. Then, describe your book in a concise and appealing way. Remember to include relevant information about yourself. Have you been published before? Do you have a job that relates to your book? Finally, learn how to avoid common mistakes, like starting the letter with an excerpt from your book, or making claims that come off as arrogant or outlandish.