 Since Nightmare on Query Street (hosted by @Michelle4Laughs) is right around the corner, I thought I'd post about queries. 3 Parts to a Query: 1. Intro: Details of your book and a connection (personalized statement) to the agent/publisher. 2. Pitch: 3-10 sentences. 3. Bio/Platform. 7 Parts to a Pitch: 1. Introduce the main character: Don't go crazy on mentioning your other characters. This can get complicated and confusing to a reader. Yes, you may know them and understand them. But think about going to a party and you meet 10 people all at once. It's the same concept. 2. Tell us who they are and what they want: what makes them special or unique? Most characters should have a flaw so what sets apart this character from everyone else? 3. Inciting incident: Do not tell this in the form of a question. Usually the answer is always what you think. What's the trigger event or turning point? 4. Plot of the novel: Do not tell the ending here. Save it for the synopsis. 5. Complications = Conflict. 6. Unclear wrap-up 7. Stakes: Tell us what will happen to the MC if they don't get or do something.  kristinvanrisseghem@msn.com
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