Query Submission

Query Hannah VanVels (she/her)

Thank you so much for considering me for representation! Please complete as many of the options below as possible, and I will get back to you as soon as I am able. I respond to all queries, and my typical response time is within eight weeks. If you don't hear back within eight weeks, please do feel free to check in.

The first ten pages should be the first ten pages of your book or the entire manuscript if you are submitting a picture book. If you are an artist or an illustrator, please follow the link below and upload a sample of your artwork or provide a link.

You can check out the specifics of my MSWL here: https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/hannah-vanvels/

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About The Author

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First Name: (required)

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Biography: (required) Tell us a little about yourself and any writing credentials you may have.

Website Address: (if you have one)

Blog Address (if you have one)

Twitter Handle (if you have one)

Have you previously published other books? Yes No

Have you ever been represented by a literary agent before? Yes No

If you previously self-published a book, about how many copies were sold in the first year?

If this query is a referral, who referred you?

About The Book

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Word Count: (required) Enter the approximate WORD count of your book. Enter numbers only. Do not include any letters or special characters.

Is this book currently published or has it ever been published before? Yes No

Query Letter: (required) Tips for formatting and pasting text Enter your query letter for this book. (Tips for formatting and pasting text) Pasting large blocks of text can take several minutes. Please be patient.

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The First 10 Pages of Your Book (or full book proposal if non-fiction): (required)
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Pitch: (required) Enter a one sentence pitch for your book.

Why are you the person to tell this story? Please note, if you disclose any aspect of your identity, it will be kept confidential.

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For Artists and Illustrators

Provide illustrations or art samples, if applicable.

Link to online art samples or portfolio: (if you have one)

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