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Literary Agent
An author asked me if there were any mistakes in a query that were unforgivable? My response: #querytip marycmoore.com/index.php/2019…
Literary Agent
Monthly reminder. Unsolicited quieres sent to my email will be deleted unread. It’s in your best interest to follow my submission guidelines. My form is set up to organize my response time, so you get an answer in a timely manner. #querytip
Literary Agent
Wondering why agents hold onto manuscripts for months only to reject them? Sometimes, not offering representation can be as hard a decision as offering. #querytip
Literary Agent
Reading submissions, I’m struck by the potential I see every day. Despite what your authorial insecurities might tell you, agents are not gleefully tossing projects in the bin. Most of my rejections are because the author and/or project isn’t ready. #querytip
Literary Agent
Please don’t use my email to blind query me. I have a submission system set up to ensure you get a timely response. Using my email will get you no response. #querytip
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My latest --> The Evolving Client List: Notes From A Literary Agent
How an agent's tastes change and why you may suddenly get an offer on a project after months and months. marycmoore.com/index.php/2018… #pubtip #querytip #submissions
Literary Agent
If I pass but state I’d love to see future work, I mean it. I even file that email in a folder marked “potential”. Sometimes the current project isn’t ready or is a hard sell, but the writing is awesome. Don’t rush the next tho! I’ll remember you. #querytip
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#querytip Your comp titles tell who your book's audience is. A quick reason why you chose them is helpful, e.g. "Fans of Satanic balls and political irony, as found in Bulgakov's THE MASTER AND MARGARITA will enjoy my super awesome book."
Literary Agent
Advise you to use your actual name and a professional email when querying. It’s literally the first impression. #querytip #highschoolemailmaygivethewrongimpression
Literary Agent
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
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If your author bio is on the lighter side, filling it in with your love of the genre you are writing in can't hurt. #querytip #submissions
Literary Agent
#querytip, ms word count is an estimate, not exact count. Ok to round up/down, i.e. 84,632-->85,000/85k (different for short stories obvs).