Introductions to the Query Letter: What It Is and How to Make Yours Shine

A query letter remains the publishing industry’s first measure of an author’s readiness. Agents receive hundreds each month, and in most cases, the decision to read further rests on a single page. This article explains the role of the query letter as both a sales pitch and proof of professionalism, showing how it frames a manuscript within the market and signals that the author can deliver at a professional level. For many writers, success or rejection begins here.

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