1. Make sure your submissions are personalized to each agent and agency. A generic cover letter that you’ve written for 50 agents may have the opposite of the desired effect on the agent who reads it. Once you’ve identified a wish list of agents, take time to craft specific (but not overly long) cover letters to each one. Each letter should be tailored specifically to that agent’s taste and publishing record.

1. Make sure your submissions are personalized to each agent and agency. A generic cover letter that you've written for 50 agents may have the opposite of the desired effect…

Continue Reading1. Make sure your submissions are personalized to each agent and agency. A generic cover letter that you’ve written for 50 agents may have the opposite of the desired effect on the agent who reads it. Once you’ve identified a wish list of agents, take time to craft specific (but not overly long) cover letters to each one. Each letter should be tailored specifically to that agent’s taste and publishing record.