Query Quest: Who Should I Query? (Redux)

Recently, someone asked me what my process is for vetting agents before I query them. Since the question was asked on a social media platform (Bluesky), I could only answer briefly, but I think a longer, more in-depth explanation could be educational. I’ve previously covered this topic on my blog, but that was earlier in my querying journey, and I’ve since refined my process. Now, nothing I do is revolutionary, unique, or even uncommon, but if you’re getting ready to query agents for the first t...