Jessica Faust

If you are having a difficult time writing a strong and cohesive query with a hook that makes it stand out and sound different, then maybe it's not the query, but the book itself. #querytip

IMHO the query should be seen as an extension of the manuscript revision process. #querytip #amwriting

How I Pitched Laura Bradford's Portrait of a Sister #querytip #amquerying bookendsliterary.com/2018/06/26/how…

Also, please always include your phone number. I am old school and love surprising an author with a call to offer representation. An email to warn you ruins the fun for me ;) #querytip #amquerying

I still want to see, "Dear...." and an introduction that includes title, genre, and word count. As I've said before, I don't care if you use comp titles or not. #querytip

Keep it simple. Focus on writing a strong blurb and the rest is pretty standard--bio, nice introduction, etc. Don't overthink it. #querytip #askagent

Another good exercise is to write queries/book blurbs for some of your favorite books. (Don't cheat and read the cover copy). It might help you get into the practice of what a blurb is. #askagent #querytip

If the query blurb isn't working, you might need to look at the book. Sometimes the problem isn't getting the query to work, but in the book itself. #askagent #querytip

Good morning and good luck #PitMad writers. I will not likely be making many trips in today, but don't forget that querying is still one of the best ways to find an agent #querytip

Submitting a New Manuscript to an Agent Who Has Previously Rejected You #querytip bookendsliterary.com/2018/05/31/sub…

The Anatomy of a Book Deal: The Pitch #querytip #amwriting bookendsliterary.com/2018/05/23/the…

Rejecting Queries #amagenting #querytip bookendsliterary.com/2018/05/17/age…

The thing with nonfiction though is you need a platform. You need to be able to sell the book. Of course a great idea, like Tequila Mockingbird, can also give you a platform. #querytip

The Importance of Query Critique Groups #querytip #amwriting bookendsliterary.com/2018/05/03/the…

Focus on one at a time. The one you are finished with and ready to query first should go to editors right for that book. Let things play out naturally instead of trying to plan for every variable. #amquerying #querytip

Just like everything else, agents will rely on the queries to sort through all of the new material in their inboxes. #querytip #DVpit

Warning Signs She Might Not Be the Agent for You #querytip #amquerying bookendsliterary.com/2018/04/26/war…

Give more details about the actual story/plot #querytip what actually happens?

There is no standard. To be honest, I skip everything and simply read the blurb. Since we use query manager, all that information is required in the form, making it easier. Just make sure it's included, where is up to you. #querytip #askagent

Mastering the Art of the Query Letter #querytip bookendsliterary.com/2018/04/17/the…