Laura Zats

Q93: It doesn't matter how great your book is if you attach the query letter in an email--I won't read it. #500queries

Q92: #pubtip—find that fine line between too much detail and vague statements. Give me enough rope to lead me, nothing more #500queries

Q91: "There's no book like mine" is NEVER a true statement. Market research is important for authors and agents #500queries

Q90: Even for a #MSWL request, I need a full query letter to really gage if the story is for me #500queries

Q88: 78k is way, way too long for lower MG. #500queries

Q87: metaphysical YA is not my bag, baby #500queries

Q86: Your book can't be MG, YA, and for adults. Crossover appeal is ok, but a book for everyone has an audience of no one. #500queries

Q85: "I'm not exactly sure what to put in a query" is a terrible log line, and makes me worried you can't handle the internet #500queries

Q84: "A new exciting twist on an old subject" *snore* show, not tell! #500queries

Q83: MG F so vague it hurts #500queries

Q81: Being a millionaire still doesn't make me want to rep your memoir. #500queries

Q80: "Dear Laura, here are the first 50 pages of my vampire story" Please DON'T do this #500queries

Q79: going indie and being disappointed by sales is not a good reason to get an agent. #500queries

Q78: Gimmicks in queries will get you noticed, but won't get you requests. #500queries

Q77: Sequel to an indie book. Can't rep. #500queries

Q76: I love grit in YA, but not grit for the sake of grit #500queries

Q75: Mermaids. Meh. #500queries

Q74: Superhero story. I already have one on my list and I'm tapped out. #500queries

Q73: In general, AI is something I'm not dying to have on my list, even though I like to read about it for fun #500queries

Q72: Sorry, but I have a hard time taking anyone seriously who pays someone to send queries for them #500queries