Laura Crockett

Q8: YA contemp. Funny, engaging, unique job, incredibly relatable fears. Writing in sample showed that same wit and anxiety in a tightly constructed, snappy scene. Partial! #tenqueries #querywin

Q4: WF. Topical, discussable, great drive and obstacles in the query. Writing in the sample showed momentum, good pacing, authentic dialogue. Partial. #tenqueries #querywin

Q10: WF/Chick lit. I literally laughed out loud reading the query, and the writing sample continued the humorous, hot-mess-just-keep-swimming voice beloved in romcoms. Pitch has something unique to add to the chick lit table! Partial! #tenqueries #querywin

Q7: WF. Taps into all of my favorite aspects of WF as well as my MSWLs. Clearly did their research. Query reads like a book jacket, with hook and character. Writing in sample is polished. Partial! #querywin #tenqueries

Q3: HF / F. Dual POV with polar opposite MCs, each with clashing ideologies and values. Their predicament is truly a tough one. Sample writing shows distinctly different and sympathetic voices. Partial! #tenqueries #querywin

#tenqueries Q10: HF. Writer appeared to do their research because it was practically click-bait for me, with great comps and awesome premise. The writing was so well-written in the sample, I needed more! Researching an agent's preferences always helps! Partial. #querywin

#tenqueries Q6: YA F. With the opening lines of the query the writer captured my attention––super unique premise, weird job, kinda gross but fascinating––and the writing in the sample was excellent! Partial. #querywin

#tenqueries Q4: YA F. Super interesting and unique gender-flipped lesser-known folk tale. Captivating opening scene that immersed me in the world w/o info-dumping. Partial. #querywin

Q10: F. Unique fantasy spin on actual historical events, tight and snappy query, beautiful writing in the sample, answers a call on my MSWL. Partial. #tenqueries #querywin

Q7: YA Contemp. The second it popped in my inbox I knew I had to have it. Great voice, speaks to my MSWL, premise that's both unique and commercial. Partial. #tenqueries #querywin

Q4: YA F. A legend retelling with a unique twist. Premise and comp titles line up nicely, and the sample writing solid. Partial. #tenqueries #querywin

Q10: WF. Chick-lit vibes, made me laugh and connect to the character immediately in the query, and the writing sample reflected that same voice & humor. Partial. #tenqueries #querywin

Q6: YA F. A fairy-tale retelling through a villain's perspective, though connections to the original are loose and the ms sounds like it could stand on its own legs, no retelling disclaimer necessary. Intrigued. Partial. #tenqueries #querywin

Q2: HF. The query was clean, read like a book jacket, shared just enough for me to be intrigued. Bonus points for badass women in history doing awesome things. Partial. #tenqueries #querywin

Q10: YA contemp. Family dynamics at the center of obstacles and MC's concerns, super voice-y a la Matson, Mills, Lord. Partial. #tenqueries #querywin

Q6: YA contemp. Geeky, quirky, fun; awesome voice in sample. Yes please. Partial. #tenqueries #querywin

Q3: Fantasy. Massive in scope, but focused on two central characters in this epic. Huge word count, but writing is exquisite. Taking a shot! Partial. #tenqueries #querywin

Q10: YA SFF. Intriguing & unique. Intense obstacles. Sample was polished and voice captured my attn. Partial. #tenqueries #querywin

Q3: WF. Comp titles & query spot on (fav books, fav elements in books, MSWL call). Accessible voice in sample. Partial #tenqueries #querywin

Q10: MG Myst. Diversity meets traditional detective fiction with a twist. Writing sample right voice for MG. Partial #tenqueries #querywin