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Plotting Your Course - Beginner / Unsteady Q2A Q6A
Start simple. Assemble your submission stack strategically.You're in the early stages of your querying journey. This means you have the rare chance to put together a great submission package before you send it out.Most writers skip this step and jump straight into querying without actually understanding what agents really want.By being here, you're laying a foundation that will make your query letter hard to ignore.What Your Quiz RevealsYou haven't submitted to agents yet (smart move.)You either haven't written a query letter or you're still writing a draft.You're ready to take action, but you might feel overwhelmed or scared.What's Coming Your WayCheck your inbox for your Query Letter Checklist. It will help you:Understand what makes a great query letter.Avoid the most common rookie mistakes.Get one clean step closer to submission readiness.Whether you're drafting your query letter from scratch or revising an existing draft, this checklist is the best place to start.Based on Your Quiz AnswersYou have no draft or written a rough draft.Either way, you're in a good starting position. Why?Most writers wait too long to figure out what goes into a query letter. The fact that you're here means you're already a cut above the rest. The checklist in your inbox will show you the exact query letter structure agents expect, so you can write and submit your query letter with confidence.Already have a rough draft? Use the checklist to double-check structure and cut the filler. Focus on stakes, tension, and formatting.When you think about querying, you feel overwhelmed or scared.Let's take the pressure off. Your feelings are valid, common, and temporary.I want you to have peace and rest based on these facts:You're not supposed to have all the answers yet.This part of the journey can feel like a maze, especially if you're navigating it alone.Querying is tough for every writer, especially those who have never entered the query trenches before.But guess what?With tools like the checklist, you don't have to figure it all out at once. If you know what agents expect to see in a query letter, you've already won half the battle. Start with the checklist, then walk through the process piece by piece.One step at a time. And remember, you're already further ahead than most writers.Want to assemble a full submission stack with ease?Start with the Bold Premise Framework: a guided tool that helps you anchor your book's emotional arc and premise before you write the query letter. It's the first step in writing a query letter agents can't ignore.
