Samantha Wekstein

Just a reminder that if you submit to one Writers House agent, you shouldn't submit to another one until you hear back. If you'd like to query a different Writers House agent while you are waiting, please make sure you rescind your initial query. #querytip

#querytip Keep your query letter professional, especially if you haven't spoken with me before. Don't try to be cute like we're pals.

Authors, don't try to bypass the assistant. We are the gatekeepers! Our bosses don't appreciate being dragged into unsolicited calls #querytip

Novellas can be a great tool to increase interest in a series and provide more background info that didn't make it into the main novels. But as standalones, I'll reject right away--as soon as I see the word count. #querytip

If you reply to a rejection, your response will get sent to my query folder and I won't see it until months later! If you really do want to discuss something with me, make sure you don't have the word "Query" in your subject. #querytip #amagenting

#querytip Before you send your query, ask a friend who knows nothing about your book to read the summary to see if they fully understand it.

#querytip You probably don't need more than 2 comps.

No need to be gimmicky in your query letters. I don't want to "hear from your characters." Just follow the basic format. #querytip

#querytip Make sure your name is somewhere in your query. You'd be surprised how many people forget this detail. And your project title!

I've posted this before, but I think it's super helpful, so I'm reposting! publishingcrawl.com/2015/08/14/que… #querytip

#querytip Only query an agent with one project at a time.

Guys, Writers House does not represent screenplays. Books only please! #querytip

Guys, following instructions is important. #amagenting #querytip

Pet peeve: Queries that begin with,"imagine you live in a world where..." Instead, describe your characters' experiences #querytip

Please authors, please, please, please don't reply to rejections-especially if you're going to be mean. It's really unprofessional #querytip

Please remember to put the word "query" somewhere in your subject line or your email won't get sorted into the correct folder. #querytip

Getting lots of weird titles in my slush. Look at comps from your genre to see what is catchy right now! #querytip

#querytip I don't need to hear that your readers love your book. Instead, tell me why you think I'll love it. What's amazing about it?

#querytip Your book cannot be six different genres. And if it is, you need to rethink things. Stick with one or two.

#querytip Whatever you send to my boss, Al Zuckerman, is also read by me, so please don't query both of us--especially if one of us rejects!