Sara Megibow

#10 = dystopian YA. Hero feels more like a caricature (needs more character motivation/ development) PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#9 = science fiction. Query goes for self deprecation instead of serious (see next tweet) Also, writing not strong PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#8 = middle grade fantasy. Introduces heroine but not conflict and the magic system feels generic. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#6 = contemporary middle grade. Narrative voice feels too old and plot feels like it's talking-down to reader. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#5 = YA science fiction. The conflict and world feels generic and writing isn't *quite* strong enough. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#4 = science fiction. Query talks about reasons why these themes are important but doesn't introduce characters. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#3 = romance. Self published so PASS. I don't rep previously published at all (and I see this too often in queries) #10queriesIn10tweets

#2 = YA fantasy. Interesting heroine and strong hook but grammar and writing not quite strong enough. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#1 = fantasy (adult, not YA). Query focuses entirely on backstory and setup - no hook, pitch, plot. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#10 = fantasy middle grade. Interesting world building but voice feels off and conflict feels too mature. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#9 = contemporary young adult. The protagonists are in their upper 20s which isn't YA. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#8 = young adult sci-fi. Weak writing + too much time spent on backstory and not enough spent on plot. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#7 = urban fantasy. Interesting hero but generic tropes and weak writing. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#6 = fantasy. Self published and now looking for Big 5 publisher. PASS. I don't rep previously self published novels. #10queriesIn10tweets

#5 = contemporary romance. Lots of backstory and character motivation for the heroine but no description of hero. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#4 = contemporary YA. Interesting themes but weak writing and generic characters. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#2 = historical romance. Weak grammar and poorly worded query. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#1 = young adult sci-fi. Introduction to the characters but not the plot, story or hook. Not a complete pitch. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets