Can I re-query an agent the same book?

rosepetal720 · Oct 9, 2016

I apologize if this question has been addressed already, but I couldn't find it anywhere:

Let's say I send a query to an agent and got either a reject or no response. Then I completely rewrite the query. Would it be okay for me to send the agent my new query? Or does no mean no?

To be specific, I sent some queries out about my trilogy, but now my query only addresses the first book and says it's a standalone with series potential.

Sage · Oct 9, 2016

Did you rewrite the book too? Is there a different title? Different character names? The query doesn't sound like the old pitch at all?

Old Hack · Oct 9, 2016

If you've only rewritten the query then no, don't requery the book.

If you've substantially rewritten the book then you might be ok to requery but proceed with caution. Check the agents' submission guidelines first.

rosepetal720 · Oct 10, 2016

No, the book is exactly the same. I'm just querying from a different angle.

mayqueen · Oct 10, 2016

The only time really you can re-query an agent with the same MS is if it's been substantially rewritten. And then in general it's a good idea to note that in the query.

M.Charles · Nov 2, 2016

The only exception I can see is if it's an agent that only asks for query letters, and not sample pages.

Can I re-query an agent the same book?

rosepetal720

Let the wild rumpus start!

Sage

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Old Hack

Such a nasty woman

rosepetal720

Let the wild rumpus start!

mayqueen

practical experience, FTW

M.Charles

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