What These Agents DON’T Want In A Query Package – Part One

We’ve shared what catches literary agents’ attention in a manuscript and what advice they have for querying writers. Today, we’re going to pivot a little to what agents don’t want to see in a query package. This can help you decide on which agents to query, and also, if there’s an element in your manuscript

What Catches These Agents’ Eyes In A Query Letter And Manuscript? (Part 2)

Happy New Year everyone! In today’s post, three literary agents will be sharing specific elements that draw their attention in a query package. You can click on their names to read their full interviews! An original and unique hook is key. When a trend becomes popular, the market can become flooded with it, which makes

2025 Roundup: What 2 Literary Agents Advice Querying Writers

Part 5| To round up 2025, dear Path2pub subscribers, literary agents featured on the site share advice specifically for writers! This is to help you prepare to delve back into the publishing landscape, better informed, next year. Don’t forget to share this post with your writer friends who need it! Perhaps trite, but no less

2025 Roundup: What 2 Literary Agents Advice Querying Writers

Part 4| To round up 2025, dear Path2pub subscribers, literary agents featured on the site share advice specifically for writers! This is to help you prepare to delve back into the publishing landscape, better informed, next year. Don’t forget to share this post with your writer friends who need it! Everyone’s journey is different, so

2025 Roundup: What 2 Literary Agents Advice Querying Writers

Part 3| To round up 2025, dear Path2pub subscribers, literary agents featured on the site share advice specifically for writers! This is to help you prepare to delve back into the publishing landscape, better informed, next year. Don’t forget to share this post with your writer friends who need it! Even for my current authors

2025 Roundup: What 2 Literary Agents Advice Querying Writers

Part 2| To round up 2025, dear Path2pub subscribers, literary agents featured on the site share advice specifically for writers! This is to help you prepare to delve back into the publishing landscape, better informed, next year. Don’t forget to share this post with your writer friends who need it! Listen and trust those who

2025 Roundup: What 2 Literary Agents Advice Querying Writers

Part 1 | To round up 2025, dear Path2pub subscribers, literary agents featured on the site share advice specifically for writers! This is to help you prepare to delve back into the publishing landscape, better informed, next year. Don’t forget to share this post with your writer friends who need it! My biggest advice would

My Biggest Hurdle While Querying

I started writing this blog post months ago, but I honestly couldn’t share it at that point because I was still in the midst of querying and feeling all of the emotions.  Someday when I have the time and the mental energy I’ll write a How I Got My Agent (HIGMA) post and share my

AUPQ: Why Do Agents And Writers Part Ways?

Hello writers, we’re only weeks away from #P2Ppit! The first pitch event of 2025! We have a growing list of agents who will be participating, so come join us. Prepare your pitches and tell your writer friends! Today, Hannah V is asking a big AUPQ question: Why do agents and their writers part ways? It

Writing a Standout Query Letter: Insider Guide

Post by Anne Brooks MacDonald As querying writers, we know that crafting a compelling, professional query letter is one of the most crucial steps in the publishing journey. It’s your first opportunity to make a strong impression on literary agents. When I completed my debut novel, A Lost Woman, I had no idea what a