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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Literary Agent
Be careful of mentioning too many side characters in queries. MC & impacting secondary, that's all we will remember #CLAqueries #querytip
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Literary Agent
Don't forget to set up your world in the query. When, where, and why? Time - place - stakes. Remember this formula. #CLAqueries #querytip
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Literary Agent
#CLAqueries Double check industry standard for word counts. YA should not be pitched under and MG should not be pitched over 60k. #querytip
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Literary Agent
#CLAqueries Subbing a synopsis is necessary, even if it's not well written. We need to know the progression and ending (1/2) #querytip
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Literary Agent
Rena Bunder Rossner @renarossner
Authors! Please don't pitch us on twitter. If you think we're a match send a query! #mswlThis! You can research & find our info. Query through the appropriate channels, not on Twitter #mswl #querytip #amquerying