Thus far, I’ve avoided offering advice on query letters because there are already plenty of industry blogs out there that give quality information on that topic.  Besides, let’s face it, querying an agent is a lot like going on a blind date.  You can put your best foot forward (wear your best dress, flash your best smile) and still, for some reason,  the chemistry isn’t there.  There’s no spark.

Often my rejections are based on just that, the lack of a spark.  Your story sounds good, your writing seems strong, but it’s just not the project for me.   If I reject you it’s not the end of the world.  Just the end of our short date.  You wouldn’t want someone who had no attraction to your work as your agent anyway.  Trust me on that one.

Alright, that’s all I’ll offer in the way of query “advice.”   But if you’re curious about what I think as I review queries, I’m Tweeting my responses for the next 4 queries I review this afternoon.  Tweet, Tweet!

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