Follow my 7-step guide to ensure you’re ready to query

I’m a querying veteran. I know this industry, and I know how to ensure you’re putting your best foot forward. Let me be your guide.

“Jessica’s Query Readiness Guide is an amazing one-stop resource that walks you through the whole process of getting ready to query step by step. Her seven step process and thorough checklists took away the overwhelm I was feeling and gave me a sense of direction again!”

-Katie (querying writer)

“This guide is BRILLIANT! Jessica gathered a ton of information that goes WAY beyond how to write a query letter. If you're new to querying, this guide will be a life saver!”

-Sonja J Kaye (querying writer)

For the first time in my writing life, I finally understand how to write a query! Queries used to seem complicated and confusing, and I was never sure what was important to include and what wasn’t. But with Jessica’s Query Readiness guide, not only do I clearly understand how to write a query, but I feel ready to dive into the query trenches and confident in my submission package.

-Maxine (querying writer)

Query Readiness Guide

FAQs

  • This guide provides seven detailed steps that walk you through the process of going from a final draft to sending off your query. Within them you’ll find:

    -Steps on how to revise your manuscript by yourself, with critique partners, and with beta readers.

    -A query construction guide with secret tips on writing a killer ending to your pitch that’ll make agents want more. I provide unique formulas that allow you to plug in your book details with confidence. 

    -A downloadable template for compiling agent information.

    -Checklists and visual aids for formatting your manuscript for submitting.

    -Tips on how to find and screen literary agents.

    -$10 off a Query Package Critique

  • The advice within this guide can be used across the board, but all the query construction tips are designed with Middle-Grade, Young-Adult, or Adult fiction writers in mind.

    This is not the best fit for picture-book writers/illustrators, chapter book writers, or non-fiction writers

  • This is an comprehensive guide of how you can prepare your book to get a literary agent.

    This guide is perfect for complete beginners who are new to the publishing industry, and it also can provide insight for those who are struggling with querying and are unsure if they’re doing things right.

  • There’s a button to add the guide to your cart. Once you’ve purchased it, a link to download the guide will be sent to the email you provide. You have 24 hours to download.

  • Yes, you do! Instructions for this are within the guide.