Laura Crockett

Q18: A HF. Bizarre phrasing and very comma-happy. Not quite sure what I was reading...? Pass. #tenqueries

Q17: A HF. Lots of links and pontificating, not much about the project, did not follow submission guidelines. Pass. #tenqueries

Q16: Query sent after writer already received offer of rep from another, followed by "I'd prefer you," w me&others BBC'd. Pass. #tenqueries

Q14: YA Contemp. Very solid query (hook, voice, comp titles), but the dialogue in the writing lacked authenticity. Pass. #tenqueries

Q13: Manuscript was written and completed a month ago. Um...it's not ready yet. Get some feedback and edits! Pass. #tenqueries

Q12: A Literary. All about the author, nothing about the manuscript. Did not follow guidelines. Pass. #tenqueries

Q11: PB. Obviously submitted to more than one agent in the email, + attachment + the email talked about author, no query. Pass. #tenqueries

Q10: A Contemp. Premise was intriguing, but writing sample was more telling than showing. Pass. #tenqueries

Q8: YA contemp. 5 paragraphs about the author, 2 sentences on the project. Writing needs some critique partner feedback. Pass. #tenqueries

Q7: Submitted four different novels in the span of an hour. Very "here you go" in query style. All pass. #tenqueries

Q6: Nonfic. Multiple submission with links and attachments. Pass. #tenqueries

Q5: A/YA/MG (?) Fantasy. Comp titles all over. Animal POV. I'm really not the agent to go to if you have animal MCs. Pass. #tenqueries

Q3: YA Fantasy. Change the names/location of DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE and that was this. Any way to make this unique? Pass. #tenqueries

Q2: A HF. The premise was okay, and the writing so-so, but this era and topic is (VERY unfortunately) not sellable. Pass. #tenqueries

Q1: YA Fantasy. Chosen One & Superhero theme, mysterious abilities @ 16. Writing style/voice for MG. Needs to stand out! Pass. #tenqueries

Q10: Pitched three projects in one query, no samples provided as per guidelines. Pitch ONE manuscript. Follow guidelines. Pass. #tenqueries

Q9: A SF. Male MC in a matriarchal system trying to overthrow it and make it patriarchal. Or equal? Dangerous territory... Pass. #tenqueries

Q8: Graphic novel? Comic? NA manuscript that needs illustrations? I don't know. I don't represent any of that. Pass. #tenqueries

Q6: YA Fantasy. Voice felt MG, content implied NA. Overuse of exclamation points. Use those sparingly in ms & query. Pass. #tenqueries

Q5: YA Hist Fant. This project's exact concept has been pub'd at least 2x in the last year with little success. Pass. #tenqueries