Natascha Morris

I don't represent adult books. So if you are acknowledging that fact IN YOUR QUERY then why even waste your time and query me? Do yourself a favor and query an agent who does represent what you are writing. #amquerying #amwriting #querytip

Tip: if you use the word "Erotic" in your query, it is not middle grade. #querytip

If you get an offer of rep, let me know whether I have your query or full. #querytip

#querytip Query letters are important. Say it with me: query letters are Important.

So if you are querying me with a picture book, just know that I don't rep adult books, so if you also want to write thrillers, then consider that I might not be the best fit for you overall. #querytip

Let me make this clear: I do not accept email submissions. And it is not in fact easier than Query Manager. If you can't respect that, I am not the agent for you. #Querytip

You need to know where you book would sit in the bookstore. Adult, YA, or Middle Grade. It cannot be all three. There is only one. #querytip

Query letters are important. Please don't blow them off. #querytip

Please only send me one query at a time. #querytip

Query Manager alerts me to if I have seen the manuscript before. So let me know why you are re-querying me and if you have revised. #querytip

If another BookEnds agent has your manuscript, please do not query another one of us. #querytip

Doing on last query shot out. Beautiful writing, but ADULT. When your natural comps are adult, then you might need to look closer at your MS. #querytip

I only want to see Times New Roman at 12 point font, double spaced. #querytip

I have been known to ask for a second manuscript when looking at novels. It always helps to have a second querable on ready. #querytip

For people in the back: Email submissions will not be considered. #querytip

This may be a personal thing, but please don't query if you don't have title for your manuscript. #querytip

#querytip 2: No longer an editor, so...

#querytip I work for BookEnds. So if I see another agency name in your query, that tells me you are sloppy with revisions.

If you write NF, yes, your day job can matter to me. But for the most part, the fact that you have a day job is not a deal breaker #querytip

Authors, unless it is a Twitter pitch event, refrain from pitching to an agent on Twitter. It is awkward. Just query. #querytip