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Writing a query letter can be tough. After all, there’s a ton of advice on the web. Below is an example of the query that I used for my book, Scythe of Darkness. When I was querying last summer, I had been using a different title: The Art of Kissing Death. So don’t be confused. In the fall, I sent that query to a professional editor who revised it for me. This polished version is on the bottom. I didn’t query with this one until last January, but a couple of weeks later, I had decided that I wanted to indie publish my book instead. Of the 10 queries that I sent out in January, there was a small press interested, but they ultimately decided that my book was too dark for their taste. No problem. Because I do write dark and twisty things, so I understood. Either way, my book will be available in May/June. And I’m excited! 3 Steps for Writing a QueryWhen I wrote this query, I followed the Three C's method.
Query ExamplesThe older query is the first one, and the edited version is the second. Hope these help you! **SPOILER ALERT** If you plan on reading my book, don't read the queries below!
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Leigh Swan
5/19/2017 09:10:19 pm
Great read- I am in need of a professional editor if you have a referral!
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5/19/2017 10:14:40 pm
Hi Leigh!
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Dawn
12/1/2020 12:28:25 pm
I'm glad! If you need more help with your query, here's a great one that Erica Waters posted: https://ericawaters.com/2018/07/24/query-for-ghost-wood-song/
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