So, I have written what I see as a fairly quirky story in a chatty voice (meant to be humorous) and am starting to draft my query. I've read advice that suggests a query should convey the voice and a sense of the novel. I've also read advice that says a query should be business-like.
Here's my question: are agents likely to construe a query that tries to capture the essence of my story and voice as inappropriate/non-businesslike? Is it simply a case of trying to strike the right balance (i.e. try to give a small taste of the humor) or is it more a matter of finding the one (or hopefully more) agents out there receptive to an off-beat letter?
Here's my question: are agents likely to construe a query that tries to capture the essence of my story and voice as inappropriate/non-businesslike? Is it simply a case of trying to strike the right balance (i.e. try to give a small taste of the humor) or is it more a matter of finding the one (or hopefully more) agents out there receptive to an off-beat letter?