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.
Detailed explanation on why this agent particular agent or acquisitions editor is right for your book.
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:
Why Work With Me:
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.
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