Query Letter Tools

Get hands-on help with your query.

A query letter has very little space to make its case — a strong hook, a clear pitch, and the right context, all in a few paragraphs. Small missteps in structure or tone can undermine an otherwise strong manuscript.

Phoenix's query letter support pairs authors with our team for guidance and feedback, helping structure and refine a query letter so it presents the manuscript clearly and professionally.

What we can help with

• Structure guidance

  Help organizing your query into a clear hook, pitch, and bio.

• Feedback on drafts

  Review of an existing query letter with notes on clarity, tone and pacing.

• Tailoring support

  Guidance on adjusting a query for a specific agent or publisher.

• Genre-specific advice

  Notes on conventions and expectations for your particular genre or category.

Built for authors who are

• Writing a query letter for the first time
• Struggling to condense their manuscript into a pitch
• Revising a query letter that hasn't been getting responses
• Tailoring a query for multiple agents or publishers

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.