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A Guide to Drafting the Best Query Letter Most literary agents comb their query accounts to find their next author for representation. The query letter is your book's only opportunity to make an incredible first impression. The best query letters are clear, concise, engaging, and well-organized. During this 48-minute tutorial, literary agent Melissa Edwards guides you on how to draft the perfect query letter. Read More...

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