Hi Leigh! I loved Shadow and Bone, glancing over the jacket copy recently made me curious about your original query letter. Would you be willing to share it as an example for those of us who are aspiring writers? No worries if not, just very curious about

I’m still working up the courage to post my original query, but I can say that less is more when it comes to a query. What you’re really trying to convey is the setup, the INITIAL conflict, and the stakes. Reading the flap copy on book jackets is a great way to get a feel for this.