Query cannibalizing the proposal?

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Newport2Newport

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The draft query for my memoir proposal cannibalizes some verbiage from the Overview and About the Author sections of the proposal itself. While I could write something altogether different, I think those sentences capture the essence of the project and (I hope) might just catch the eye of my dream agent.

Before I polish the draft, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Do you think agents might find the overlap objectionable?
 

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No. I think they expect you to pull your best language or ideas into the one-page query. No one questioned that when I sent out my queries and proposals...I think it's common practice. Others?
 

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I always do that. My queries are usually the Reader's Digest Condensed Version of the proposal and summary. I doubt any editor or agent expects anything other than that.
 
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