5 Lessons I Learned When Querying a Novel

Hi all,

Most authors will agree that the hardest part of writing a novel is getting a publisher to notice it. This is usually accomplished by getting yourself a literary agent. But then the problem just shifts to getting an agent to notice your work. Querying a novel to an agent or editor is an art. It’s also hell. A cold, horrible hell.

Dozens of sites and books are out there, all telling you how to query effectively. A good query letter should sell the book, the main conflict, and hero’s goal...