If I have no writing credentials...

Unless the agent specifically asks for a bio, you can leave it out. Just end the query with your housekeeping details, word count, etc, thank them for their time, and close with your name and contact info. They mostly just want to know about your book, and if that's awesome, a lack of publishing credentials won't matter.

Okyrah said:

What is the best way to present myself in my query?

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Have a professional, well written query letter. And also have a great story, well written.

KTC said:

Have a professional, well written query letter. And also have a great story, well written.

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^ Yep. The bio is just for pointing out anything that might be relevant. If you're a teen counselor and have a book about suicide or if you've got four million followers on Twitter, then you can put it in. Otherwise, let the book sell itself.

If you go to our Share Your Work section, then look for Query Letter Hell, you'll find a lot of advice on how to write a good query letter.