Mary C. Moore

This business isn't a simple yes or no. I passed on a manuscript I absolutely loved. Why? Because I wasn't sure how I would shop it. They got another offer so it was in their best interest I step aside for the clearer vision. #askagent

When pitching your manuscript, avoid stating how the audience will react or what they will learn.

Art will be interpreted by the individual. Yes it’s your art and your intention, but you can’t make the reader feel by telling them how to.

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If I pass on your submission but ask to see future work, I mean it. I saw potential in your writing and hope your next will land it.

But please, don’t send me shelved projects. I’m looking for your growth as an author, and old work won’t show me that. #querytip #askagent

I did a Q&A with @sangeeta_editor on @JaneFriedman blog. @DongWon also joined in answering some provocative Qs! Ethics & the Literary Agent: What Rights Do Authors Have? janefriedman.com/ethics-and-lit… #askagent #querytip

A writer as a main character makes me wary, I wonder how much of the author's ego is tied up in the story. #askagent #writetip

I also use my eReader to read full submissions. This is a random and obscure but also fantastic #querytip. #askagent

Avoid telling the agent how they will interpret your story in your query. Each reader will have a different experience. #querytip #askagent

Oh hey. I'm doing a query and sample pgs critique for charity! #askagent #querytip

This is happening with @K_C_Associates agents! #askagent #writetip #querytip

Great list! 👇👇 #askagent #querytip #slushpile

I'll be at #CCWC2016 next weekend! Come join me and get FREE PCS. Register code “AuthorFan”. @CCWritersCon #askagent
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I'm doing another writers bootcamp. Get a query and pgs critique. #askagent #writetip twitter.com/writersdigest/…

What color is your character's eyes? Something to think about. #writetip #slushpile #askagent marycmoore.com/index.php/2016…

Makes me leery when I get a sub with a writer protagonist. Too much ego. Ironic hashtag #writetip here. #askagent twitter.com/poniewozik/sta…

Amuses me when authors who have obviously done their research on me, submit a trope I don't like anyway. Scrappy and no harm done! #askagent

Pitching me at @SFWC? Prepare and read my post on conference pitch tips! marycmoore.com/index.php/2016… #askagent #writertip

Fyi, I will be closing to queries March 1st until the end of summer. More info coming. #askagent #query

My latest #querytip blog post. How to Format Your Fiction Submission: marycmoore.com/index.php/2016… #askagent https://t.co/ogRA0xEKqr

Sign up to meet with me 1:1 and pitch your project at the @SDSUWritersConf this month. Learn more: ces.sdsu.edu/writers #askagent #query

Don't stress if you make a tiny mistake on a sub. We can tell the difference between that and not paying attention to guidelines. #askagent