Hannah Fergesen
@HannahFergesen
Lit Agent at KT Literary (closed to queries except underrepped writers- see site). Writer. Host at @gwbbpodcast . She/They who hangs out in cemeteries.
Brooklyn, NY
Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen · Apr 13
Writers, just a heads up that a referral isn't a referral if I've never heard of or spoken with the person who "referred" you. Get confirmation from this person that they have actually been in communication with me before you use their name in your query. #querytip
Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen · Mar 24
Writers, please let *all* the agents you've queried (that you haven't heard back from) know if you've received an offer of rep, not just the ones who have requested your manuscript; those who haven't had a chance to read yet need to know too. #querytip
Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen · 15 Oct 2019
Seeing a notable uptick in queries categorized as “new adult”, so this is a reminder that New Adult is not currently a thing in traditional publishing, and many agents may be auto-rejecting your queries based on this category listing in your query #querytip
Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen · 12 Apr 2019
Been hearing from writers that @ktliterary doesn't state that we require 3 pages along with your query on our website - but we do!
ktliterary.com/submissions/
Always a good idea to pay attention to submission guidelines on the agency website! #querytip
Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen · 9 Jan 2019
Queriers! Just an FYI that sometimes your fancy signatures and embedded illustrations/photos show up as attachments - and trigger deletion of said query. Best to simplify, and err on the side of caution! #querytip
Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen · 28 Jul 2018
Hey writers! You don’t need to hashtag key words in the subject line of your query (I.e #YA #SFF #WF, etc). MSWL or Ownvoices is fine but still not necessary. #querytip
Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen · 18 Dec 2017
I'm seeing a new trend in queries lately where a logline is placed at the top, even before a salutation. This makes it seem, initially, as if the querier has forgotten to include a salutation with my name, which is usually an auto-reject for me. Please don't do this! #querytip
Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen · 16 Nov 2017
The term "speculative" in reference to genre doesn't mean books that "cause one to think". It's meant for SFF/Horror or books containing elements of SFF/Horror. Seeing a lot of queries for straight lit fic, which I don't rep, using this word as a descriptor #querytip #writetip
Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen · 22 Aug 2017
Queriers: an FYI that queries that don't include my name in the greeting generally get deleted/go to junk mail. #querytip
Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen · 10 Aug 2017
A #querytip for everyone who might be tempted to call YA a genre in their query:
Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen · 29 May 2017
If you share an email with your spouse, consider getting a personal one for sending queries - less confusing for me that way! #querytip
Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen · 28 Apr 2017
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Opening not working? Today on the blog, Lit agent @HannahFergesen shares what grabs her in… chasingthecrazies.wordpress.com/2017/04/28/fir… pic.twitter.com/ByAEL4CLlJI answered some #querytip questions from @atrueblood5 over on her blog - check 'em out!
Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen · 22 Feb 2017
#Querytip: If your spamblocker isn't set to let emails from anyone at ktliterary.com thru, you won't receive my passes OR requests.
Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen · 8 Feb 2017
Pub(lishing) Crawl @PubCrawlBlog
Today is #MSWL Day! Read literary agent @HannahFergesen's post on Using #MSWL to Personalize Your Query publishingcrawl.com/2017/02/08/usi… #queriesHappy #MSWL day! I wrote a #querytip sheet to help you use the hashtag in your query:
Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen · 22 Jan 2017
This is your reminder to always check an agency's website for submission guidelines before you click send on your query. #querytip
Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen · 28 Nov 2016
#querytip: Please don't put MSWL in your query if your book doesn't ACTUALLY fit what I've specifically asked for on my MSWL. It's shady.
Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen · 21 Sep 2016
Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen
Queriers: Our sub guidelines ask for the first 3 pages of your ms along with your query. Please don't leave them out! I find it so helpful!I know there are some conflicting guidelines on various blogs - please always double check the website for sub guidelines! #querytip
Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen · 16 Sep 2016
When citing my #MSWL as a reason for querying, it's super helpful for me to know which part of it you're referencing! #querytip
Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen · 17 Aug 2016
Don't tell me that you JUST finished your novel. This makes me concerned you haven't properly workshopped it before querying. #querytip