Kaitlyn Johnson

Not to mention, getting published isn’t just about the story. It’s also about the networking agents have with editors, the trust THEY have gained. Hiding this info can test that as well (8/?) #querytip

Your agent needs to trust you, just as you trust them. And that starts right at the query. By hiding this info, you’re essentially already cheating your potential agent (7/?) #querytip

If you don’t mention it in the query, you BETTER mention it during the offer of rep call. Otherwise, you’re starting off this relationship with a lie (6/?) #querytip

Even if you’ve significantly revised the ms, some editors still won’t want to see it again. You should not be setting your agent up for this kind of embarrassment (5/?) #querytip

Because, when your new agent sends out that ms, they can no longer consider the editors who already saw it! If they don’t know, they’ll send it and get a “Why are you sending this, I already read it” response. (4/?) #querytip

This ALSO goes for if the manuscript you’re now querying this new agent has ever been on submission to editors! Again, this is something your new agent has to know. Why? (3/?) #querytip

If you have been previously represented by another agent, you should mention that in your query. The agent has a right to ask you about it, why that relationship ended and who it was with (2/?) #querytip

Do not DM agents asking them to look at your work! Follow our guidelines and submit properly.

We don’t owe you responses on social media when you refuse to respect us. #amagenting #querytip

Seeing A LOT of submissions in my box tonight where the writer doesn’t know how to craft a query.

I’m talking all bio or trying to be clever with no pitch or saying they “don’t know how to do this.”

Do you research! You’re giving yourself an auto no! #amagenting #querytip

Just a PSA, there is a difference between wonder and wander. #querytip

#amquerying #querytip #amediting #amwriting #amreading #askagent

It's almost time! Join us at 7:30 to discuss WHICH PUBLISHING PATH IS BEST FOR YOU! #amwriting #amquerying #querytip Don't forget to ask any questions and use the #Publishable tag. youtube.com/watch?v=E1jAvu…

Another wonderful addition. Don't send me LGBTQA+ work that hasn't been seen my MULTIPLE sensitivity or beta readers. Just don't. You should have these readers for anything you write, so please just do it. #amquerying #querytip

Just an FYI to all those querying me right now, my replies may be a bit later than usual since it's #PitchWars time! Trying to read as fast as possible, though ❤️ #querytip #amquerying #amagenting

Louder for the people in the back... #querytip #amquerying #amediting #amwriting

Also? If you have an offer elsewhere, tell everyone who has your query/pages! They could throw their name in the ring or wish you luck. Don’t make me waste time reading 50 pages and requesting the full of something already repped. #querytip #amquerying

To clarify to a certain response 🙄 agents rarely ever ask for exclusives to your ms unless it’s an R&R! If they ask you to query 1 at a time, that’s bull. You are free to query as many agents (at separate agencies) as you want #querytip #amquerying

#Writers, when you query me Jan 2 and then withdraw that query on Jan 27 due to "no response" (though QM sends an auto confirmation of query), it tells me you have no patience for the industry and care more about yourself than the team you want to work with. #querytip #amquerying

Love how many queries I'm seeing that start with "I chose you because of how much you love championing LGBTQ+ representation."

All the yes. Let's get more out there! #amagenting #querytip #amquerying

When you come across a witchcraft query and the first lines give you chills... #amagenting #querytip #amquerying 😍