“One or two just really good comps. And if the individual writing that query can, I will pay probably a little more time with it if they mention a book or a client of mine that they've found comparable.”

Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle · #214 Inside a Literary Agent's Approach to Nonfiction with Matthew Carnicelli

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Ask query writers to mention a comparable book or client; pay a little more time to those who do

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