What Literary Agents Look for in a Query Letter (with Ann Rose)
Fiction Writing, Encouragement for Writers, Publishing, Querying, Writing Query Letters Stacy Frazer Fiction Writing, Encouragement for Writers, Publishing, Querying, Writing Query Letters Stacy Frazer

What Literary Agents Look for in a Query Letter (with Ann Rose)

What does a literary agent actually want to see in your query letter? In this conversation with agent and author Ann Rose of The Tobias Literary Agency, we dig into what makes an agent stop scrolling and request more—from crafting a compelling hook to writing a synopsis that proves you understand story structure. Whether you're querying for the first time or deep in the trenches, Ann's insight from both sides of the desk is exactly what you need to hear.

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From 197 Query Rejections to A Book Deal with Carmela Dutra
Fiction Writing, Encouragement for Writers, Publishing, Querying, Rejection Stacy Frazer Fiction Writing, Encouragement for Writers, Publishing, Querying, Rejection Stacy Frazer

From 197 Query Rejections to A Book Deal with Carmela Dutra

What do you do after 197 rejections on the same novel? If you're cozy mystery author Carmela Dutra, you keep going. In this episode of the Write It Scared podcast, Carmela shares the full story behind her debut novel—from querying too soon and facing harsh feedback to navigating agent red flags and finally landing her dream representation. If self-doubt and rejection are making you question whether to quit, this conversation will give you what you need to protect your mindset and keep writing.

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