Kaitlyn Johnson

Writers, please remember: there is a difference between being a NEW AGENT and thinking you have the experience and know how to start a NEW AGENCY.

It takes YEARS and YEARS to be ready for the latter. Deciding to because, hey, I can? = super red flag #querytip #amquerying

Y'all, I'm seeing some predatory stuff on here in the last couple days. My DMs are open if you're getting an offer from an agent and are uncertain if they're legit or a schmagent... #querytip #amquerying #writingcommunity

And in that vein: youtube.com/watch?v=ZA3th_…

Their experience lets you research them and know if they're a fit for you or if they're shady. Having zero footprint in this industry means zero credibility to run a literary agency & the mountain that goes into that (4/4)
#writingcommunity #amquerying #querytip

You should have sold subrights before/already have a plan in place for your new agency to sell these BEFORE announcing the agency opening (aka, no Coming Soon vagueness).

The industry should already know you in SOME capacity (3/4) #writingcommunity #amquerying #querytip

There's a difference b/w a new agent building their first list and an agent creating their own agency. Creating your own means you should have multiple years/sales under your belt, you should know how to handle contracts/financials (2/?)
#writingcommunity #amquerying #querytip

When new agencies suddenly pop into existence... RESEARCH THEM.

Has the founder had experience agenting - YEARS, not just an internship here or there

Has the founder made sales?

Do they have an online presence aside from website? (1/?)
#writingcommunity #amquerying #querytip

Didn't catch our @middlegroundbf panel? No worries! Read the article: publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/ch… #writing
#amquerying #querytip

Hey all! I am currently closing to queries for a bit to focus on client work and catch up on my submissions. I will still be going through and answering those I have, so keep an eye out for my replies! #amquerying #querytip #WritingCommunity

You don't wanna miss this!!! =] @amquerying #amwriting #querytip #WritingCommunity

Update: I am caught up to June in my query box! 😁 #amagenting #amquerying #querytip

Y'all, I've seen a bunch of "To whom it may concern" queries today.

Please use our names. We are people. #amagenting #querytip #amquerying

If you get an offer, giving an agent a week to read the full is not enough. I need at least 2 to rearrange my schedule to seriously consider your manuscript.

If an agent pressures you into less than 2 weeks... maybe take a closer look at that agent #amquerying #querytip

Writers, saying "I know this is a terrible query, but the manuscript is really the only thing that matters" in your query...

Please don't. Especially when you choose not even to tell me a thing about your book along with that. #amagenting #querytip #amquerying

YYYAAAASSSSS! So happy for my former fam. Be ready, writers! @Jemiscoe is gonna blow the lid off of agenting and OF COURSE we all know @LitAgentSaritza is amazing ❤️ #querytip #amquerying #writingcommmunity

Starting now! #querytip #amquerying

Be sure to check out my interview for @FloridaWriters1! Had such a blast chatting about MSWL, passion projects, and the future of the industry #amagenting #querytip #amquerying

Black creators, if you're working on a graphic novel and intend to/have queried it to me, please let me know! I'm avidly looking and want to be sure I see you asap #querytip #amquerying #WritingCommunity

Reiterating this: my DMs are OPEN. There is no time limit on this, and I encourage black creators to reach out with any and all questions they have on writing, editing, or agenting. Here to help! #WritingCommunity #querytip #amquerying #amwriting

My DMs are open to all black and marginalized writers. If you have questions or worries, please let me know! #amquerying #amwriting #querytip

Seriously, if you are so upset by a form rejection (despite it actually being a template tailored to the exact reasoning for rejection! That's STLL a bit of real feedback) that you have to email an agent's boss to complain...

Sounds like a you problem #querytip #amquerying