Resources for Writing an Effective Query Letter

In order to get the attention of a literary agent, writers must submit a compelling query letter that succintly describes their book, while following the industry standards for queries. Writing a query letter doesn’t have to be a solo journey, explains literary agent Steve Hutson. There are resources that can help you write the best possible query letter. Editors and agents can assist in composing your query letter, for a fee. For more self-guidance, Hutson suggests author and former agent Michael...