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The Modern Guide to Querying Literary Agents: From Rejection to Representation in 8 Steps

The Modern Guide to Querying Literary Agents: From Rejection to Representation in 8 Steps

McDonald, Patrick
Matesic, Alyssa

Paperback

Business of WritingGeneral ReferenceWriting Instruction

Publisher Price: $21.00

ISBN10: 1637749007
ISBN13: 9781637749005
Publisher: Matt Holt Books
Published: Aug 25 2026
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.11 Depth: 8.93
Language: English
A practical and heartening guide for those navigating the book industry for the first time. --Publishers Weekly

The confusion and guessing games of the querying process end here. From two industry experts who built and work with the tools literary agents use daily, a step-by-step, proven guide for turning queries into representation, backed by real data and exclusive insights from over four million queries.

For the first time ever, aspiring authors have access to unprecedented querying data that transforms guesswork into strategic action. More than 500,000 authors have used QueryTracker and QueryManager to send queries, creating the largest database of querying interactions in publishing history. This treasure trove of real-world data reveals exactly what works--and what doesn't--when approaching literary agents.

Gone are the days of relying on contradictory online advice or outdated industry wisdom. Written by industry experts Alyssa Matesic, a developmental editor with Big Five publishing experience, and Patrick McDonald, creator of the industry's leading querying platforms, this comprehensive guide walks you through every step of the querying journey, from knowing when you're ready to query to interpreting rejections and everything in between.

Through this essential resource, you'll master the complete querying process and gain the practical tools to:

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