Laura Crockett

Q6: MG fantasy. Word count is more for chapter books + there are enough weak-girls-savior-boys narratives out there. Pass. #tenqueries

Q5: WF. A fresh take on the older woman + relationships narrative. Voice and writing style in writing sample not for me. Pass. #tenqueries

Q4: Zombies. Pass. #tenqueries

Q2: YA contemp. Written entirely in ?s. That's a cop-out. Turn those ?s into statements -> those statements into a pitch. Pass. #tenqueries

Q1: YA contemp. A paragraph introducing the characters/setting the scene, but nothing on the inciting incident. Pass. #tenqueries

Q10: WF. Interesting relationship tensions in the query, but the writing in sample shows the work needs more TLC. Pass. #tenqueries

Q9: NF (do not represent). Did not follow submission guidelines, either. Pass. #tenqueries

Q7: HF. Explained more about the era than the premise/plot/story. What will make a reader pick up this book? Entice me! Pass. #tenqueries

Q6: Too distracted by the font adjustments, links, & colorful text. Keep things clean, simple, & professional. Pass. #tenqueries #querytip

Q4: WF. Character descriptions provided, no plot/story shared, lots of links if I was interested in more. Pass. #tenqueries #querytip

Q3: Pitched three books in diff genres with little/no connection to each other. Pitch ONE project. Pass. #tenqueries

Q2: Thriller (not for me). Author then spoke about self in 3rd POV for several paragraphs, 1 paragraph on story. Pass. #tenqueries

Q1: Novella. Pass. Then the writer replied with an attachment to ANOTHER project. Nope. #tenqueries #querytip

Q10: Suspense. Not for me, but also had INTERESTING use of CAPS randomly PLACED throughout + didn't follow sub guidelines. Pass. #tenqueries

Q8: Queried all of Triada (no). Was more interested in sharing a board game version of the novel than the novel (no). Pass. #tenqueries

Q7: Fantasy. Not sure if author is pretending to be the character or...? Unprofessional. Poor writing for target audience. Pass. #tenqueries

Q6: Psychological thriller. Nothing about this is for me. Look at the other Triada agents. Pass. #tenqueries

Q4: WF. A cut-and-paste, only-the-names-changed version of Forman's LEAVE ME. Comp titles OK, near plagiarism isn't. Pass. #tenqueries

Q3: YA Contemp. Solid premise, diversity excellent, but the writing sample needed a lot of TLC, edits, and polishing. Pass. #tenqueries

Q2: F. Angry girl assassin assigned to protect prince she means to kill. How will this stand out in sea of similar plots? Pass. #tenqueries