Amy Stern
Literary Agent
Sheldon Fogelman Agency
Literary Agent at the Sheldon Fogelman Agency (my views ≠ theirs). Alum of Bryn Mawr and Simmons CHL. Lover of kidlit, Muppets, comics, camp, reality TV & crit.
Amy Stern
@AmyRStern
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at the Sheldon Fogelman Agency (my views ≠ theirs). Alum of Bryn Mawr and Simmons CHL. Lover of kidlit, Muppets, comics, camp, reality TV & crit.
24 MSWL
5 Tips
Pitching by saying there are no good books currently being published is basically just telling agents we're bad at our jobs. #querytip
Amy Stern
@AmyRStern
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at the Sheldon Fogelman Agency (my views ≠ theirs). Alum of Bryn Mawr and Simmons CHL. Lover of kidlit, Muppets, comics, camp, reality TV & crit.
24 MSWL
5 Tips
When you suggest an age range for your work, keep it realistic. 2-3 years usually works. #querytip
Amy Stern
@AmyRStern
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at the Sheldon Fogelman Agency (my views ≠ theirs). Alum of Bryn Mawr and Simmons CHL. Lover of kidlit, Muppets, comics, camp, reality TV & crit.
24 MSWL
5 Tips
Spend 5 minutes on worldcat.org, save yourself from becoming a loud rant to @LoveableLines in my office. Everyone wins. #querytip
Amy Stern
@AmyRStern
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at the Sheldon Fogelman Agency (my views ≠ theirs). Alum of Bryn Mawr and Simmons CHL. Lover of kidlit, Muppets, comics, camp, reality TV & crit.
24 MSWL
5 Tips
#querytip If you say something makes your project stand out, make sure it's actually unique, not something I see multiple times each day.