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Write the best book you can. That is the ultimate test.  \nHas a writer’s platform that can’t be ignored  \n If you are a celebrity, or have a huge set of followers on the  \ninternet (in the millions) make sure the agents know.  \nHas previously published (traditionally) .  \n Having a track record will certainly get you noticed. Magazine articles, short stories and other publishing credits count.  \nWas introduced to an agent by another publishing pro.  \n Getting an introduction from an editor or another agent will  \nalmost guarentee a look. Almost.  \nPitched an agent in person and was invited to query.  \n Pitching in person is a great way to meet an agent and piquetheir interest. Just remember that you aren’t the only one.  \nWrote a polite, engaging, beautiful query letter.  \nQuery letters are business letters, but they should still be exciting to read, full of promise and opportunity!  \nRead at least one book this agent represents.  \n Make sure you read something this agent has been a part of publishing, and mention it in your query.  \nCarefully researched this agent and agency.  \nSpend some time on Publishers Marketplace and the agency website to find out more about their recent deals.  \n Read every post on the best publishing websites and blogs.  \nThe internet is full of wonderful websites that can help you to research agents and prepare your query. Try Writer  \nUnboxed, Query Shark and Writers Digest to start.  \nPitched an agent on Twitter and got a retweet.  \nTwitter pitch contests are fun ways to get the attention of an agent and move up in the pile.  \nAttended a writer’s conference.  \nMeeting people in the publishing industry makes a difference. Go to a conference to network and learn.  \nFinished writing a novel.  \n Don’t sent the query if you aren’t ready to send the full manuscript. Make sure you finish the book!  \nSpelled the agent’s name correctly.  \n Pay attention to the details and be sure you know who you are talking too. Check and double check titles and pronouns.  \nCarefully edited their query letter.  \nEdit your letter like you would your manuscript; spelling, punctuation and grammar all matter.  \nRead and followed submission guidelines.  \n Guidelines are there for a reason. Follow them like the  \nlaw or your query won’t get reviewed.  \nConfirmed the agent’s email address.  \nThere is no way you’ll get a look if a the agent doesn’t receive your query letter.  \n[www.NovelPitch.com](www.NovelPitch.com)  \nwriters helping writers","cbCaiaGQmwB7W6O2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaGQmwB7W6O2","pdf",162321,"English","# Query letter success factors\n## Author platform and publishing track record\n## Introductions, pitching, and networking\n## Query letter quality and research\n## Submission readiness and compliance","[{\"question\":\"What elements make a query letter more likely to be reviewed by an agent?\",\"answer\":\"A strong author profile, meaningful publishing credentials, and a writer’s platform that can’t be ignored improve odds. 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