What is a book query?

What is a book query? A query letter is a one-page writing proposal that you send to an agent, editor or publishing house. In a query letter, a writer will pitch their work or idea to generate interest with agents or editors. The work could be a novel, magazine article or nonfiction book.

A query letter is a one-page writing proposal that you send to an agent, editor or publishing house. In a query letter, a writer will pitch their work or idea to generate interest with agents or editors. The work could be a novel, magazine article or nonfiction book.