Kaitlyn Johnson
Literary Agent
Belcastro Agency
Agent @belcastr . insta: kjbelcastro. Freelance Editor. Serial comma for life. She/her. Query at QueryManager.com/1147
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Surprise!
I am OPEN to queries!!! You can find my most up to date MSWL here: strictlytextual.com/agenting
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A.M. Rose call me Ann @annmrose
#QueryTip: I heard a rumor that there's some advice floating around to close out a query as no response after 2-4 weeks & well... You should NOT. Unless the agent specifically says, they likely haven't seen your query yet or are still considering it. (Quick 🧵)Please understand it can take agents a long time to respond!
I advise all writers: check in after 3 months. If they don't respond within a month of check in? Make your decision then. Not before!
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Since I'm bound to my couch for most of the next month, I'm avidly reading through subs so I can reopen my box soon! Keep an eye on those emails and thanks to all for your patience!
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Posting a query update:
I am trying to get through all of my queries by end of April. Then, I will be tackling my submissions after my surgery on April 21.
Hopefully reopening the box by June/July!
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Jason Yarn @kalyarn
Got my first query for a totally AI written book.Yay.
FYI, don't send me these when I open to queries again. Auto reject
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If you get an offer of pub in a contest for unagented authors... then get an agent because YAY someone wants to publish you... & house says they will RESCIND the offer if agent wants to negotiate...
That's a fucking huge red flag and predatory AF
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Wondering what it's like to really be an agent? How you become one, what tasks are actually expected of you? Check out the newest @belcastr video explaining all!
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Reminder: Belcastro doesn't mind you sending to another agent if one passes on it (but please, not the whole list! One or two and then done).
But don't send to multiple agents at the same time. I can't read something another agent got first and still has
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AUTHORS, GIVE AGENTS TWO WEEKS TO CONSIDER YOUR BOOK IF YOU HAVE AN OFFER.
You are legit making them say "no" because your turnaround is impossible.
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Today is the day!!! I am opening my inbox! 🥰 Be sure to check out my newest manuscriptwishlist.com and then submit at my bio link
So excited to see some lovelies!
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Hey all!
I've been notified some people are getting an error message when trying to see my Query Manager. I'm currently closed, but be sure to use the link in my bio when I reopen!
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Announcement time!
I am hoping to re-open to queries in Nov! Trying to really go through all client ms and subs by then, so keep an eye on this space =]
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Update:
I have 7 fulls remaining that were sent to me before Sep. Once I finish those, I hope to reopen to queries! =]
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Update to authors: I have 24 submissions left!
10 Fulls/14 Partials
However, it's my wedding month. So, most likely pausing to handle personal things/take off 2 weeks in the middle.
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A.M. Rose call me Ann @annmrose
If I type ISLAND TIMES and SNOWFIRE and THE FRIEND ZONE and LOVE TO BE LUCKY and LOVE AND OTHER WORDS—at a glance, how do you know which is the unpublished book? It’s hard, right? Which is why your title should be the only one in CAPS in a query letter. #QueryTip #AmWritingNon published title in ALL CAPS. Published titles in italics.
If it doesn't allow italics, regular font or quotations.
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To everyone waited on me to respond to their submissions, I promise I'm trying! I'm a bit behind but I am hoping to get back to everyone this month <3
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Kaitlyn Johnson - closed to queries @RedPenKaitlyn
This makes me laugh and cry because, despite pleasure reads only being at 4 right now, I've technically read probably between 50-60 full books this year.Just most aren't published yet! 🤣ðŸ˜ðŸ˜‚
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Final note:
Keep this in mind when considering agenting, whether as a job or just an interest.
I don't get paid for any of that reading. I get paid when the book sells. Which may or may not happen. This is why burnout is real
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Perhaps start thinking of querying as "query and pages" instead of just query letter. I'm seeing some writers only referring to the query and acting like it's the end all be all and, for many agents, it's not
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Noticing some interesting writer thoughts today so to clarify a couple things:
Querying works. End of day, it's the most dependable
Querying isn't always just a query. Many ask for some sample pgs and/or synopsis
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