As I finish my final chapter (Tomorrow, I swear!), proofread, and await the chapters back from my editor, I find my self entering the wild world of Querying! Every time I look at it, I edit it. I’m not nearly so indecisive about my writing, which has a clear plot. Luckily, I found The Write Shadow’s Query Workshop. It is since closed, but the information was invaluable. Agent name, Hook, Title, Type of story, word count, short description (why your book is unique), transitional hook, blurb/synopsis, very brief info about yourself, thanks, name. I used the formula, but won’t know if it worked until I start sending it out there. I hope your own writing and querying goes beautifully!

Dear Correctly Spelled Name,

In the People’s Republic of Time, every minute is accounted for and Elise cannot go outside without permission. Outside lies the danger of radiation poisoning, but also opportunity. THE TIME TRIALS, a Speculative Fiction YA of approximately 60,000 words, is a look at a future where every person has a job and family based on their intelligence and genes.

There are four inhabitable buildings in Dystopian Denver. Elise lives in the West Community building, but dreams of moving to the Palace as an adviser. What she doesn’t dare hope for, becoming the next Timekeeper Queen, may be a possibility. On her seventeenth birthday, Elise is chosen for the Timekeeper Trials. Is she ready to step into the dangerous world outside the safety of the community for the chance to travel back in time? 

My TIMEKEEPER series is a trilogy, with a prequel and novellas from other characters’ POV planned as well. As a Junior High and High School History & Social Science teacher, I spend my time paying attention to what teens like, and this informs my writing.

Thank you for your time and consideration, I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Rachel Anne Little

rafrickauthor.wordpress.com

@MrsRALittle