#QUERYING AUTHORS seeking traditional publishing or an agent. Every now and then someone asks me to share info on a query format. So. Here we go. First thing: follow the publisher’s/agent’s directions to the letter. Why? Well for a start, it’s courtesy and they’ve asked. It’s also a potential flag for what you could be like to work with. Note: you’ve got 300 words. That’s it, including all your links for your cover letter. Not including synopsis, because that usually has its