Conquering the Savage Query

The query animal is not a wild beast, though most writers will assure you it seems to be when first faced with writing one. If you are one of those wrestling with these wily creatures, here's a checklist and a few tips to help. Checklist:

1. Who is the main character? This seems obvious, but it will focus you on not worrying about all the secondary characters. Almost all of them don't need to be in the query, especially not by name. Sure , they are going to help or hinder the main character...