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January 24, 2024 47 mins
What up, Pickles?! We have another amazing episode for you. On this episode of Write in the Pickle Barrel, we discuss:
  1. The query letter
    1. What should be in it
    2. Formatting
    3. Proof-read
    4. Create multiple
    5. Send everywhere
  2. Getting that agent
    1. Do you really need an agent?
      1. Traditional publishing vs Self-publishing
    2. Should you query more than 1? Can you have more than 1?
    3. Where to find them
    4. Do you need to pay an agent?
      1. Typical costs for agents
    5. When does an agent’s job start/end?

...and so much more! So, grab your favorite beverage, get your favorite writing utensil or apparatus ready, and join us as we continue on a writer's journey.

Resources:
https://blog.reedsy.com/literary-agents/
https://www.writersdigest.com/getting-published/6-steps-to-getting-your-query-letter-out-of-the-slush-pile
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-write-a-query-letter

Great sources for writers:
https://www.writersdigest.com/
https://reedsy.com/

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