Ann Rose
Literary Agent
Tobias Literary Agency
agent: @TheTobiasAgency & #rosebudauthor wrangler | author: ROAD TO EUGENICA & BREAKOUT | opinions are my own | she/her rep:@evascalzo layout:@ana_scribe
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January queriers you are killing me. So many really interesting stories, but I can’t ask for them all 😭
You’re making this really tough in the best way. Nice work! ❤️
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Reminder that all queries need to be submitted through the Prospect submission site (unless directed by me) otherwise it will be rejected unread.
This isn't to be mean, but to be fair to all the authors who followed guidelines.
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A reminder writers that you are so brave. Putting your work out there to be evaluated and criticized by others isn't easy. It take so much courage. You should be proud of yourselves.
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Read a query this morning that was intriguing, and I was excited to look at the pages, but they didn't include any or a synopsis - Reject.
Writers, follow submission guidelines, please.
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The point is that dialogue can of course be an effective tool to engage a reader but it has to be something worthwhile. If not it might be best to ground the reader first in the scene and give them a reason to care about what's going on.
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"I think we should break-up."
Now this might get someone's attention. There's implied drama that's most likely about to happen. A possible train wreck you just can't look away from.
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"Hey, what's going on?"
Starting with the mundane isn't grabbing either. It's also why you rarely see people say hello or goodbye in TV shows or movies. It's not important.
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"The Arugulaian forces must defeat the great beyond of Fantainian or all will be lost for the King of Exidian."
Starting with dialogue in fantasy can be especially challenging since we don't know the world or the characters. We don't yet know why we should care.
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Starting with dialogue - #querytip
Ask yourself if it passes the "coffee shop" test - meaning, if this is something someone said in a crowded coffee shop would it make you stop and listen?
If it doesn't, don't start with it.
Examples below...
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Megan Manzano 🌸 @Megan_Manzano
Hey #writers - I've seen a handful of submissions in my box with either incomplete queries or queries that don't give me any sense of the story.Here are some tips and tricks for nailing the query!
#writingcommunity #amquerying
What a great thread on query letters
Querying writers - take a peek 👀
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A friend told me today that writers have been private messaging them to ask to check on their query status for them.
Please don’t do this.
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25% of the queries I looked at this morning started with the character waking up.
Authors - You can do better. I promise.
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Eva Scalzo 🇵🇷 @evascalzo
Good advice for writers this time of year! I’ve received several offer notifications w short turnarounds. It’s one thing if you know you’re going to go w the original offer, then just withdraw the project, but if you want an agent to seriously consider, consider their time too. twitter.com/jldallow/statu…Exactly what @evascalzo and @jldallow said #Querytip #writing
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Reminder for #amquerying writers. It's important to follow submission guidelines. At Prospect we ask for a synopsis & I do actually read them. So if your submission doesn't have one it is rejected. I need to see where your story is going before I can commit to reading #Querytip
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Sci-Fi and Fantasy writers. Give your query letter to a friend or family member who knows nothing about your book. If they are confused by the query letter, we will be too.
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Those of you pitching "romance" remember - There are two basic elements that comprise every romance novel: a central love story and an emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending.
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I'm getting a lot of submissions for word counts that are outside standard word counts for the age group / genre they are in. Make sure you are doing your research and you're falling in line with those standards, especially if you're a new author.
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Elise Capron @EliseCapron
***PSA to all writers***Always protect yourself and be wary of requests or invitations from self-proclaimed publishing professionals. If they seem remotely suspect, end the conversation, or reach out directly to the agency or publisher to find out if the information is legit.
* #WritingCommunity - Be careful out there.
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Authors please double space your sample pages
Signed,
An agent who probably needs glasses
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