Querying Agents? 99% Get Rejected. Here's how to do it RIGHT.

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Most writers think querying a literary agent is about having a great book. It’s not. If you don’t understand how agents actually think, you don’t have a shot. This video breaks down the brutal math, industry incentives, and insider knowledge you must know before hitting send on your query letter.

Whether you’re an aspiring author or deep into the submission process, this is the video that will change how you approach agents forever.

• Why 99% of query letters get ignored—and how to stand out
• The three things every agent is really looking for (and it’s not what you think)
• How market fit, publisher targeting, and platform can make or break your chances
• The truth about advances, royalties, and what agents actually earn on your deal
• Why most books fail financially—and how to help agents believe yours won’t
• How to reduce the agent’s workload so they say “yes” faster
• The biggest mindset shift you need to make before querying anyone

This isn’t about gaming the system—it’s about seeing the publishing industry clearly, so you can work with it, not against it.

👉 Drop a comment if you’ve queried agents or are planning to—and let me know what your biggest takeaway from this video was!

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