[Video] What to Include in a Query Letter

A query letter is a sales piece. It's your first (and sometimes only) opportunity to present your book to an agent. Literary agent Miriam Altshuler advises on what to include in a query letter:

1. Personalize your email. 
2. Know how to pitch your book, concisely and effectively. 
3. Make sure your email is clean and professional.
4. Understand the "heart" of your book.