Mary C. Moore

A lot of "magic is banned, protagonist has magic," in the current slush. Not necessarily bad, but be aware of its commonality. #querytip

Don't state in your query, "I've written x because there isn't any x in the genre." That just shows you haven't read enough. #querytip

Double proof your queries before sending! I got one addressed "Dear [xxxxx]" (always be wary of the cut 'n' paste). #querytip

I do not represent screenplays. Wouldn't even know what to do. Pitching me one is a waste of yours and my time. #querytip #queryfail

My latest: Do Literary Agents Reject Your Submission After Reading One Line? marycmoore.com/index.php/2017… #querytip #askagent #writetip

#amwritingfantasy? Some opening pages cliches that I will probably pass on: #writetip #querytip #mswl

This may be just me, but I really really don't like it when a query tells me how I'm going to feel about the book. #querytip

When you tell me you have a screenplay of your ms, I interpret that as movie not book is your ultimate goal. Pass. #querytip

So weird to read queries I can sense are thinly veiled autobiographies. All us writers do it, but don't make it so obvious.😏 #querytip

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

73.0 - Agent Spotlight: Mary C. Moore unreliablenarrators.net/2017/05/18/73-… #askagent #querytip #pubtip #writetip

Writer Dudettes and Dudes. If you use my email instead of sub form, your query will be buried under other business emails. #querytip

My latest--Mistakes in the Slushpile: Filter Verbs marycmoore.com/index.php/2017… #writetip #querytip #slushpile #askagent

Now if you state you're a talented writer in your query, (or how great your story is) I may not be so keen to read more. (2/2) #querytip

FYI, if I state you're a talented writer in my rejection, I mean it. I just wasn't the right agent for that project. #querytip #slushpile

Writers. If you've accepted an offer of representation, do inform other agents you've queried. Please and thank you! #querytip

Writers, a gentle reminder. Pitching/including the cover of your novel is a waste of time and detrimental to your case. #querytip #pubtip

An author had one line in their bio, "I am an avid reader." And I thought, "huh, that works for me." #slushpile #querytip

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

Query needs to convince the agent:
-to read the pgs
-you're the right person to tell the story
-they are perfect agent for it
#Querytip