Here's something for which I have not located an answer, and believe me, I've searched the threads: When querying, do you always address the agent, or, if you should happen across the name of their assistant/reader (on the agency website or wherever), do you use that person's name instead?
And (bear with me), when querying and sending the first 5 pgs., should you eliminate any quotations (from other works, songs, etc.) that appear before your story begins?
Or do I worry too much?
I sure hope I'm asking in the right thread. The great-great-grandson of the designer of the Chicago Water Tower thanks you all.