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They expect you are still moving forward, and you should do so.ĭo not immediately accept the first offer you get. The agent is still deciding, and you should not sit still to wait on their decision.

Don't stop sending out query letters! A partial or full request is not the same as an offer of representation.

Again, if the response window passes without a response from the agent, check in with them to be sure they received the materials you sent.

Track these submissions separately but in a similar way to how you are tracking query letters.

Following their guidelines will make it easier for them to get to your submission more quickly.

They also often require a heading and page numbers. Many agents prefer that you copy and paste the original query letter into the first page of the document.

Then, carefully review their message, as well as any guidelines on their website regarding how they like partials or fulls to be sent. Don't rush! Take a moment to celebrate that someone is interested in your book. With a non-fiction book, an agent will request the entire proposal at this point. Be ready for the requests! If an agent is intrigued by your query letter, the agent will respond with a request for a partial or a full, meaning several chapters of your manuscript or the entire manuscript.