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Is your book really ready for querying? 😳
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Is your book really ready for querying? 😳

Today's guest is literary agent Patricia Nelson.

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Alyssa Matesic
Nov 10, 2022
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Querying can feel like shouting into an empty void sometimes.

Whether you are deep in the querying trenches or just about to start the process, sending your query letter and manuscript out to agents can feel like a never-ending slog. It can be demoralizing to wait weeks — or even months — for a response, only to have it be a rejection.

The best way to ap…

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