Carly Watters

If anyone wants to tune in I recorded myself on IG answering 90 questions on “Querying 101” >>> instagram.com/tv/CanLs54pcNl… #querytip

Talking about content warnings in query letters over here today: instagram.com/p/CZbu8v0rChb/… #querytip

Why you might want/need one and why adding one is NOT a spoiler.

A #querytip that I'm reading April queries right now.

New agent alert: @fiction_tech at @JDLitAgency is ready for you #querytip #writingcommmunity

Listen to my query pet peeves on the @RoseQuinny podcast: instagram.com/p/CFzdwK1Dh9X/… #askagent #writetip #querytip

Our talented @PSLiterary crew has grown recently!

If you're querying be sure to research our new associate agent additions: psliterary.com/who-we-are/

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#newagentalert

I spent 5 years blogging about publishing, #writetip & #querytip advice.

Today, I rounded up some of my best posts: carlywatters.com/2019/02/21/bes…

Enjoy!

FYI #querytip

You don't need to repeat our agent interests back to us--we know what's listed on #MSWL. Instead of telling us your book is a match, show us with comps & a great hook. #querytip

Learn how to stand out in the slush, reduce rejections & get straightforward techniques you wish you had before submitting. #querytip

Reminder: Tomorrow is that last day that I'm accepting slush pile queries for the foreseeable future. #querytip

A series of events isn't a plot. A crisis, conflict, or goal is. #querytip

#querytip: round your word count. 78,138 should be 78k 1) to make it easier on our eyes 2) to give you room to edit.

It should be noted that I don't rep SF/F so longer books aren't for me. #querytip

Even then, I'm going to wish it was 100k and if I sign it I would advise lots of chopping. #querytip

TODAY 1p E Learn how to deconstruct your query rejections & make new plan for success bit.ly/2lMqjNv #querytip

Lukewarm enthusiasm helps no one. And trying to convince an agent isn't going to work. The words on the page do the talking. #querytip

One of the best lessons I learned about evaluating slush pile manuscripts is: "if it's a maybe, it's a no" #querytip

Sign up here. Unpack what rejections really mean & how to avoid repeating mistakes: writersdigestshop.com/find-success-q… #querytip

"If we’re not confident you can pitch us your book, we’re not confident you can write a novel." carlywatters.com/2015/01/12/8-q… #querytip