Ben Grange

Just a friendly reminder that LinkedIn is not the place to send me your query! I'll likely never see it if you send it there, and if I do, I'm not going to migrate it to my query pile. Please follow the guidelines! #querytip

It should go without saying that I will delete your query if I’m cc’d on with 80 other agents. #querytip

#querytip I am turned off by bad titles. Perhaps I shouldn't be, but a title is the essence of your book wrapped into a few words. If that essence isn't compelling, even if it's a placeholder title, I'm going to notice. Ask your beta readers what they think of your title.

Hey btw I'm getting tons of queries with books that start with the MC waking up. Probably should rethink that part of your book if you want send it out. #querytip

#querytip Don't try to make me feel bad for not responding to you sooner. I won't initiate an agent/author relationship on a negative note.

#querytip Don't address me as Ms. Grange. Don't really care for Mr. Grange, either, but that one is anatomically correct so what can I do?

#querytip Rework your query for plot holes. And if those plot holes have root in your novel, rework your novel.

#querytip You don't need to label your hook paragraph "hook." Choose your words wisely! You only have a few to win me over.

#querytip I love the personal touches you put in your emails. They make me smile.

#querytip Don't give me an easy reason to say no. Typos. Grammar. Punctuation. Etc.

#querytip If you think your query is ready for submission take a look at this and then revise it a few more times. pbs.twimg.com/media/Ci0yzzyV…