Stacey Donaghy

#querytip Don't send random samples from all over ms- if sub guide asks for first 5-10 pgs-we are trying to assess writing and flow.

#querytip Seeing a lot of queries lately that are on my "not interested in" list. It is important to do your homework when querying agent.

#querytip I like to receive queries directly from #writers, not writer services on behalf of. Save your money :)

#querytip 1K+ queries in inbox - 3 agents -we skim the email subject for our names. Yours will be missed if not addressed to specific agent.

#querytip Hook agent by grabbing hold of emotions and making us curious. #evokeemotions #curiositygotthecat 😺

Oh vey! Pls. read agent preferences. I do not seek sci- fi or fantasy, this gets an automatic pass from me. Why torture yourself? #querytip

In queries today #querytip, more than 1 agent in query queue. Pls. follow guidelines and address to the agent you seek in email subject line

#querytip Make the most of your query, have a strong hook. Spend zero time telling agent how your book cover should be designed. #pass

#querytip Important to know genre/category . I have said before- 1 story cannot be all age grps and genre categories wrapped into one.

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#querytip You know how weird & uncomfortable it is when ppl refer to self in 3rd person? Equally - opening query speaking as character😁

#querytip Agents & editors have different roles. When you query an agent your project should be sub ready.

#querytip You know how it pisses ppl off when others cut in line at the store..Sending your query direct= agent instead of query email #same

#Querytip When querying start with a prof intro, not right into chapters with nothing else. No synopsis/ query/hello/ dear/ or signature

#Querytip The @DonaghyLiterary @sue_mill @NobleValerie team will be #AskDLG every 2nd Wed. of the month @9pm starting Sept 9th

#Querytip A fact- my responses may appear to be form but I type each one by hand. I do this because there is a real person on the other end

#Querytip Try not to get discouraged, what isn't for one agent might be for another. Just like any reader, agents have their preferences.

#querytip Great query, immediately hooked, author identifies genre/word count, and exciting #hook opening. YES I want to read more.

#querytip Know your genre. Your story cannot be all things, it has to fit somewhere in order to place it somewhere :)

#querytip Review agent preferences before you query. Sending agents queries for genres that they do not rep is a waste of time.