Queries and 1st 3 pages

[Watcher55]

When an agent asks for the first 3 pages with the query, does the preface/prologue count if it's an integral part of the story?

[notw]

I believe it does, especally since that would be the first thing a person would see/read.

[Watcher55]

I believe it does, especally since that would be the first thing a person would see/read.

I thought that might be the case. I just didn't want to assume. Thanks

[Nathan Bransford]

Opinions on this vary. Some people think start with where the real story begins, I said when I was an agent I want to see where you think the story begins. So really it's up to you.

[Watcher55]

The gut it is. Thanks.