Sara Megibow

Marketing Tip: update your author website at least twice a year. Include reviews, tour dates, News, book covers, buy links. #pubtip

Need help figuring out your book's genre? Imagine a bookstore. On which shelf do you imagine your book selling? #PubTip

The only two things that really, truly result in automatic rejection of a query are: not complete book or wrong genre. #queries #pubtip

I see this too often in queries, "She was shocked when the alien landed." Being shocked isn't an inciting incident. #queries #pubtip

If you have not received a response to your query to our agency within 2 months, yes - send it again. Likely the spam filter ate it. #pubtip

Our server deletes queries that have attachments. Remember - leave off attachments when you query us. #pubtip #queries

Example of a great query = @stefaniegaither original query letter to me for FALLS THE SHADOW: writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/g… #pubtip #queries

Include plot in your query - not just backstory. #PubTip #queries #agenting

When submitting to our agency, please don't include attachments or head shots in your query. #PubTip #agenting #queries

Easy #PubTip = remember to include the word "Query" as part of the subject line of your email to us. #queries #agenting

No, we don't accept queries for books that are not yet complete. #agenting #pubtip #queries

No, we don't accept queries for books written in another language needing to be translated into English. #agenting #pubtip #queries

Yes, we accept queries from authors of all ages. #pubtip #queries #agenting

Yes, we accept queries from authors outside the US. #pubtip #queries #agenting

#PubTip = open a PO Box to receive fan mail. Yes! You will receive fan mail (huzzah!) and...you don't want it going to your home. #agenting

Do you know your audio book readers? Remember to reach out to them too! #PubTip

I see way too many queries comparing book to THE HOBBIT. Pick a recent and relatable comparable title! #PubTip

#PubTip = when evaluating comparable titles look for books in your genre, published in the past 2-3 years by major publishing houses.

#PubTip - in my experience, after we verbally say yes to a deal it's still 2-6 months before the contract is ready. #agenting

#PubTip = If you have a professional author website, feel free to include that link in your query. #agenting #queries