When an agent asks for first chapter . . .

jaksen · Jul 8, 2012

Well, here's a question for you, op (ralf), what have the agents asked you for, specifically?

Then, there's your answer. I always send what they ask for.

ralf58 · Jul 8, 2012

Jaksen, I have not started querying yet, as the original post stated. I am wondering what to send in the very specific instance in which an agent requests one chapter with the query.

Based upon the comments, I have decided to send Chapter 1.

Thanks, everyone, for taking the time to engage with this question and for offering your collective wisdom and insight.

Susan Coffin · Jul 8, 2012

blacbird said:
If the beginning of the story is titled "Prologue", it should be retitled "Chapter One".

Blacbird, I disagree. The prologue should stay titled exactly as it is, unless it is rewritten as chapter one. Prologues read differently than chapters. Besides, changing the title "Prologue" to "Chapter One" would be done to try and fool the agent. Why go that avenue?

When an agent asks for first chapter . . .

jaksen

Caped Codder

ralf58

shhh, I'm writing

Susan Coffin

Tell it like it Is