Oddly enough, the most advantageous time to begin working on your query letter is once you've written your first draft and/or are still revising your manuscript. Remember, the query contains the "core" of your story (assuming you're writing fiction). In the process of determining what this is, you'll discover aspects that may need revision.
Many writers come to me with queries that don't work. During my evaluation process, I discover the problem is not their queries, but the stories they represent. There's a problem with the plot, characterization, pacing, tension, etc. As revisions improve the story, they also improve the quality of the the query letter.
For non-fiction writers, once you have your book outlined, practice writing a query to be sure your topic is clearly presented and written in a manner that will appeal to your market.
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