Query Letter Writing

One letter, and it has to work.

A query letter is usually the first — and sometimes only — chance to get an agent's attention. It needs a concise hook, an accurate summary of the book, and a professional author bio, all within a format agents are used to reading quickly and critically.

Authors come to this service when they know their book well but find it hard to pitch it briefly, or when previous queries haven't generated responses and the letter itself may be part of the problem.

What Phoenix can help with

• Custom query letter draft

  A query letter written around your manuscript, genre, and comparable titles.

• Hook and pitch development

  Development of a concise, compelling opening hook for the letter.

• Author bio writing

  A short professional bio section tailored to the submission.

• Personalization guidance

  Notes on how to tailor the letter to individual agents or publishers.

• Revision round

  A round of edits based on your feedback.

Useful if you're

• An author preparing to query literary agents
• A writer who has sent queries without response
• An author unsure how to summarize their book briefly
• A first-time author unfamiliar with query conventions

How it works

1. 01

   Tell us about your book

   Share your book, stage, audience, timeline and the help you're looking for.

2. 02

   We review your goals

   Our team looks at what you want to achieve and where your book is today.

3. 03

   We recommend the right approach

   You get a clear recommendation, scope and custom quote — no obligation.

4. 04

   We create or execute the work

   Once you approve the plan, our specialists deliver the work and keep you updated.

5. 05

   We review the next steps with you

   We go through what was delivered and whether there's a sensible next stage.

Why Phoenix

Phoenix looks at your project as a whole and discusses the support that fits your goals. Contact us to discuss the service, requirements and next steps.