<aside> 🌸 Hi! Welcome to my querying template! Below you’ll find the method I used to track my querying journey, as well as the actual query I used to get my agent + resources you can use for querying and writing query letters/synopses. Any blocks like this (highlighted pink with a cherry blossom flower) can be deleted once you’ve set the page up for yourself!
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querying status key —
QS - Query Sent
RP - Pass/Rejection
R&R - Revise and Resubmit
priority key —
!: first batch b/c fast responders
A: first choice; dream agents
querying system —
send to all !s first. after: one from each list. each request = one new query sent, in priority order.
FR - Full Request
PR - Partial Request
CNR - Closed/No Response
B: second choice; b-list
C: third choice; c-list
<aside> 🌸 The table below has all the information you’ll need about the agents you’re planning on querying. I’ve include two examples—the first is a template for writing new entries with notes about the different columns; the second is a practical/real example, using my own agent! :^)
Note: If, when you’re adding a new row, it asks you if you want to remove sorting, click no! This will ensure your ! + A agents are at the top of the
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CLOSED:
<aside> 🌸 Down here I put the names and personalizations (like in the regular agent name portion of the query tracker) of agents who are currently closed to submissions but I'm still interested in querying when they open back up! For example:
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AGENT NAME, AGENCY - RETURNING: TBA
credits:
art: holly warburton (https://hollywarbs.com)
template: me! you can find me @chelseagparker on all socials :)
flower icon: part of a set by @sergle on tumblr!!