I sent off my first query for The Courtesan of Constantinople on September 1st to an agent. I’ve done Query Letters before to publishers, but this was a bit different.
It still had the blurb portion and writing credits, but the letter doesn’t contain the hard sell that I would have in a query to publishers.
When querying publishers, I’m aiming for a specific line, so I’m very specific in my query of how my book will fit into the publisher’s line. I’m selling them my product.
When querying agents, I’m selling me and my brand. It’s a bit more of a soft sell. I’m telling them what I write so the agent can decide if we will be a good fit.
I’ll be sending off more queries, along with sample chapters and the Synopsis. How I hate the Synopsis-Its such a struggle for me. Digital publishers usually take a query and the complete manuscript, so I’ve been a bit spoiled. I haven’t had to write one since my very first, “The Pilot and the Pinup” story was published. I’m sure there will be some learnings ahead.
Until next time be naughty ~Tina
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