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I break down my foolproof query letter formula, common mistakes, and a strong example.
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Learn how to craft the perfect query letter start to end in just 40 minutes.
📋 Course Outline
- 00:00 Introduction
- 02:04 The Purpose of a Query Letter
- 03:10 7 Essential Components
- 03:36 Part 1: Greeting
- 04:17 Part 2: Personalization
- 07:23 Part 3: Snapshot
- 12:41 Part 4: Description
- 15:29 Part 5: Comparable Titles
- 18:50 Part 6: Author Bio
- 20:40 Part 7: Signoff
- 21:34 Variations by Genre
- 22:47 Getting the Tone Right
- 23:30 Ideal Length
- 24:11 3 Bad Examples (and Why)
- 35:50 A Good Example (Full Breakdown)
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