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I'll be the first to admit that I questioned too early in the past. But it was only recently that it occurred to me that the dangers of questioning too early is not only for your manuscript, they apply to your request, as well.
Writers spend months, sometimes years-reviewers, and editing, and polishing our manuscripts until they shine like the skyscraper Walkie-Talkie in London (except perhaps be less accidental death rays capabilities ). What sometimes we do not realize, however, is that we need to spend so much effort to make our query letters shine.
You see, the query letter is the first impression. It is what agents and publishers see before they even take a look at your initial pages and unfortunately, if your query letter does not capture their attention, chances are likely that many never make it to your pages.
I know why this happens. By the time we get to the stage of the application, authors are usually itchy to start the submission process. After all, we spent loads of time to do almost perfect script, and observations are the natural next step. It's scary and exciting, and all too easy to jump immediately.
But if you take the time to get your query criticized, if you make sure your issues are clear, your plot is confusing and your premise is catchy, if you take your time to get your right request, your chances of success will be much better than if you jump into the first or second draft this query you slapped together last night.
do not rush and take your time to complete your request. It can be hard to remember now, but you'll be glad you did later.
What measures do you take before sending your request?
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Is your loan application to be submitted? Writer @Ava_Jae trafficking dangers to submit without a sophisticated query. (Click for tweeter)
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