Craft Mini-Series: Querying from a Slush-Pile Survivor
IN THIS LESSON
In Lesson 8 of the Query Craft Mini‑Series, we dig into one of the most strategic shifts in the querying process: learning how to identify the agents who are the best fit for your book and your career. Not every agent who reps your genre is right for you, and targeting is about alignment, not volume.
This lesson walks you through how to evaluate agent fit, how to build a tiered query list, and how to prioritize the agents most likely to champion your work.
There’s no download for this one, just a clear, confidence‑building framework for choosing the right partners for your publishing journey.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
Understand the three tiers of agent fit — category fit, taste fit, and career fit
Build a strategic, tiered query list instead of a random one
Identify your “bullseye agents” — the closest matches for your voice and goals
Differentiate strong contenders from reach agents
Query with intention instead of panic or scarcity
Whether you’re preparing your first batch of queries or refining your submission strategy, this lesson helps you choose agents with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Part of the Query Craft Mini‑Series, where we demystify the submission process and help you pitch your work with emotional intelligence and market awareness.
