Hilary Harwell
Literary Agent
KT Literary
Lit Agent @KTLiterary | Seeker of profundity, sunshine, fun, & good books. She/her. πΈπͺπ±πΉ Closed to queries. querymanager.com/HilaryHarwell

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#Querytip, #amwriting #amquerying folks - one of the main things that really sets outstanding query letters apart? Specificity. Make every detail as specific and unique as possible! The clearer you π¨ paint the picture, the harder it is to resist! #writingcommunity

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#Amquerying authors - youβre not doing yourselves any favors by trying to sneak into my inbox before I open to queries. It shows me a few things that lead me to the conclusion that you might not be the ideal client. #querytip #WritingCommunity #followsubguidelines

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Hey #amwriting friends! Most of you already know this, but pls don't send agents snarky responses when we pass on your work. Rejection is a BIG part of becoming a published author. Snarking at us just reinforces our judgment call that you/your work wasn't quite ready. #querytip

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Also, #amquerying writers - I get a lot of queries for picture books, which I do not represent at this time. Please be sure to check agency websites directly for querying specifics! #querytip

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Query trend - authors not fully understanding their audience. Telling me your project will fit my YA/MG fantasy romance line is a big red flag! #querytip #amquerying #agentlife

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Just a quick note - I'll be closing to queries Dec 1 through Jan 1, so send me all your lovelies soon! #amquerying #querytip #HappyHolidays

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Querying writers: I'm seeing lots of submissions with only a query letter. At KT Literary, we ask for the first three pages as well. They're super important so please don't forget to include them! #querytip #amquerying #amwriting

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Hey querying writers, this is just a friendly reminder that itβs not appropriate to ask agents for feedback if they pass on your project. Thatβs what CPs and books on craft are for! #querytip #writetip #amwriting

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Quick query update, too! Iβll be closing to *queries* at the end of June until mid-late August, so send me your goodies soon!! #amquerying #querytip

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Oh hey, look at that! A new interview! literaryrambles.com/2018/03/agent-β¦ #agentlife #querytip

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PSA for the day: Specificity in your query letter is key. You have a couple hundred words. Don't tell me there are dangerous creatures in your story. Help me see how yours are different from the million others already imagined. #querytip #amquerying #amwriting

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Also, writers, please pay attention to submission guidelines when #amquerying - I need to see a sample of your writing along with your query! (1st 3 pages, please!) #amwriting #querytip

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Tomorrow is the last day I'll be accepting unsolicited queries until the New Year! Get 'em in! #agentlife #querytip #HappyHolidays

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Quick note - I'll be closing to queries on Nov 1 through the end of the year. Get 'em in now if you're interested in querying me! #querytip

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Querying authors - please follow submission guidelines. KT Literary asks for your 1st three pages as well as your query letter! #querytip

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MYC: Pacing and Tension: The Heartbeat of Your Story thewingedpen.com/pacing-and-ten⦠via @WingedPen #writetip #querytip #amwriting

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Patricia Nelson @patricianels
Still noticing the query trend of VERY long MG novels: 70K, 80K, 90K (!!) Cut these down, folks. This is too long for an MG debut. #querytipAgreed! MG fantasy sweet spot is 50-60k. MG contemp 35-50k. #amwriting #querytip