In the first episode of a three-part series of episodes on how to write a query letter, Abigail teaches writers how to write the first paragraph of their query letter. To do this, she covers important elements like:

• What a query letter is and why a writer who wants to traditionally publish needs one
• 4 essential details in every first paragraph
• 4-5 factors that determine a strong comp (comparable title)
• More!

Plus! Abigail offers a free critique of the first paragraph to the first 10 writers only. Details on how to submit to Abigail and other examples and resources in this episode below:

I WANT A CHANCE AT ABIGAIL’S FREE CRITIQUE! Here’s what to do:

• Email Abigail at: abigailkperry@gmail.com
• Subject Title: Quick Query Tips Paragraph One
• Embed the first paragraph ONLY in the email
• Not required, but if you want to follow Abigail or share the show, go for it!

If you are not one of the first ten writers to email Abigail in the requested format, you may not get a response.

FIRST PARAGRAPH EXAMPLE

Dear AGENT’S NAME,

I saw on Twitter that you love [SOMETHING THEY’VE SHARED PUBLICLY] and think you’d enjoy my book [YOUR BOOK IN ALL CAPS]. It is a [WORD COUNT and GENRE] that [SHORT LOGLINE] [OR] would entertain readers of [TWO COMPS THAT SHOW YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR GENRE AND ARE SOMETHING THE AGENT WOULD REPRESENT + BE ABLE TO SELL].

Additional Resources:

• Carly Watters: Ways to start your query letter