Query Letter Development Services
Learn how to stand out in an agent’s crowded inbox with professionally crafted query letters featuring a strong hook, sharp pitch, and call to action.
A refined first paragraph that hooks agents on concept.
A polished author bio and credentials section.
Pitch tweaking to answer, “why this agent, why now?”
A compelling call to action.
A review of submission etiquette, following best practices for how to write a query letter, when to submit, how to submit and how to follow up. Includes common rookie mistakes to avoid.
What You’ll Get From My Query Letter Service:
My experience working at Doubleday, the largest U.S. publisher at the time, has given me intimate knowledge of what agents are looking for. I have written well over 100 query letters for established and first-time authors that have resulted in an agent or acquisitions editor requesting a full submission. I’ll arm you with a strong query, so you're better positioned to get your book published.
Why Work With Me:
Query Letter Development Services
Client Testimonials
“I first met John through his Book Passage class, HOW TO GET YOUR BOOK PUBLISHED. I was so impressed, I hired him to do a commercial assessment of my manuscript as well as help with the development of my book proposal, query letter, and agent/publisher target list. John was not only a pleasure to work with, but his guidance helped me to get a book contract. Now, I’m a published author!”
G.T., author of a self-help memoir
“As a writer, I’ve benefited from John’s wisdom through four books. A master at understanding how to meet reader expectations, John zeroes in on a writer’s intention, applauds what’s going right, and nails that unnecessary bit of exposition or missed opportunity to drive the story forward.”
K. M., author of more than 20 commercially published novels