Episode 1816 – HYR: knowing when to query (this is a BIG deal)

July 24, 2026  

Hook Your Reader

How do you know if you’re ready to query? The short answer is: when you’ve finished your manuscript. But could there be more to it than that? Do you need to run it past beta readers first, or is that a waste of time? If it’s a good idea, then who do you choose to be on your beta reader team? We discuss all this and more on today’s Hook Your Reader episode. Enjoy! -V.