Kaitlyn Johnson
Literary Agent
Belcastro Agency
Agent @belcastr . insta: kjbelcastro. Freelance Editor. Serial comma for life. She/her. Query at QueryManager.com/1147
Literary Agent
Welcome, #RevPit! This #10queries is for anyone, even if you're not entering the contest in April. We aim to instruct, to grow, and to have fun! All weekend, our editors will be chatting about queries and pages and giving feedback. #amediting #amwriting #amquerying #querytip
Literary Agent
#Querytip If you're writing a heroine or plot line similar to A Shadow Bright & Burning, I'm probably not a fit. Many people ❤️ this book, and I ❤️ my strong female leads. But I just couldn't connect. #amquerying
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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks
I'm seeing a lot of queries from authors who have Twitter handles named after their books.Remember. When that book comes out, eventually you'll want to focus on the next one.
Build YOUR online presence. Your author brand. Not your book's. One will last you way longer.
Great advice for writers! Your career is about more than one book. #amwriting #amediting #amquerying #querytip #pubtip
Literary Agent
Be sure your submission materials are complete! Learn how to craft and structure your synopsis in my @WritersDigest webinar! #amwriting #amediting #amquerying #querytip #writers
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Naomi Hughes @NaomiHughesYA
Sometimes I'll hear a book criticized because the protagonist is "unlikeable." Here's the thing: UNLIKEABLE IS TOTALLY FINE. We don't need to be BFFs with the main character. We just need to be able to emotionally invest in & relate to them.Fantastic advice for those of you writing unlikeable characters or striving for anti-heroes! #amwriting #amediting #amquerying #querytip
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Melissa Caruso @melisscaru
OKAY I HAVE AN IMPORTANT THREAD FOR YOU about fighting in ballgowns! I will illustrate with Disney Princess gifs, because why not.First, you can absolutely swordfight in a dress. Some dresses are great to swordfight in, and some are not so great.
Ok, this is brilliant, entertaining, and SUPER informative. Take note, #writers! #amwriting #amediting #querytip #amquerying
Literary Agent
#Editingtip #amediting #amquerying #querytip #amwriting
Eyes cannot widen and narrow at the same time.
Try it.
And film it so I can see how hilarious you look attempting it.
Literary Agent
This is a terrific conference for aspiring (and published!) kidlit authors - #WriteOnCon2018. Totally online and affordable admission. Check out the schedule of events - I'm a speaker! writeoncon.org/schedule/ #amquerying #querytip #amwriting #amediting
Literary Agent
So proud of @Mcgintytokyo who will be speaking May 11-13 about her experiences in the query trenches and how to craft pages that grab an agent! novamcbee.com/write-a-novel-… #amwriting #amquerying #querytip
Literary Agent
#querytip There is a difference between Literary the word and Literary the genre. Please research this before you label your novel. #amquerying
Literary Agent
#querytip Please don't start your opening scene with a sexual act or object (unless SPECIFICALLY related to your storyline). No erections, no timid naked girls, no overwhelming arousal. It teaches me nothing about characters or world building or plot. #amquerying
Literary Agent
#querytip I'm not a fan of books with an animal POV. If you're sending me one labeled Upper MG, chances are it's not a plot that I'd consider "upper".
Literary Agent
Megan Manzano 🌈 @Megan_Manzano
Some things to remember while #querying :1. Read an agent's guidelines. They will say what, how, where to submit, and anything else you should know.
2. Don't pitch your book as the next NYT best seller. Seriously, don't.
3. Don't spend your entire query talking about you.
Lots of good rules to follow when #amquerying #querytip
Literary Agent
#Writers, always be sure to check the agent's website before following directions from a magazine or interview. Their profile will always have the most up-to-date submission instructions. #amquerying #querytip #amediting #amwriting
Literary Agent
Typo for the day: Dust mites or Dust motes? #amwriting #amediting #amquerying #querytip
mites - insects like lice
motes - specks or particles
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Kate Brauning @KateBrauning
Okay, Monday #subtips time! This time the topic is about agents and editors responding to your queries and the frequent lack of feedback in passes. #subtipsGreat thread from the amazing @KateBrauning on why some agents/editors give feedback and some don't/can't! #amquerying #querytip #amwriting #amediting
Literary Agent
Note to writers: If you ever have a line of dialogue that is simply "Yeah"—DELETE IT. Useless words that are often portrayed with body language or considered rhetorical anyway. #amediting #amwriting #querytip #amquerying
Literary Agent
#Writers, STOP PITCHING TO AGENTS ON TWITTER. I get you want to gauge their interest, but you need to query through the appropriate channels. This is not a place to cheat the line. We post likes and dislikes, but do not reject and accept your novel. #querytip #amquerying
Literary Agent
So far, I have 5 events scheduled for 2018 and looking to add more. Will I see any of you? #amwriting #amediting #querytip #amquerying #Conferences facebook.com/pg/LiteraryKat…
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