Kate McKean
Literary Agent
Howard Morhaim Literary Agency
CLOSED TO QUERIES. VP at Morhaim Literary. Daughter of the Fifth House, holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx, heir to the Holy Rings. Rep’d by @Michaelbourret
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Girl: "I just don't think this is working out."
Guy: "OK. Do you know any other girls I could go out with?"
DON'T DO THIS TO AGENTS. #pubtip
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Please do not ask agents for a referral to another agent after receiving a rejection. We are not here to do your homework for you. #pubtip
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My only auto-rejection policy is queriers who subscribe me to their newsletters w/o permission. Permanent rejection. #pubtip
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If you've seen that I'm open for queries on twitter-that's great! But also make sure to check our website for submission guidelines. #pubtip
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The number one thing every querier tells me in their pitch is their character's nickname. This is the most useless piece of info. #pubtip
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Just threw a book in the recycling bin because I only accept email queries. You are not the exception to this rule. #pubtip
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Do not send queries via Google Drive. #pubtip
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jennifer laughran @literaticat
TUMBLR Q: "I think my Agent... might be a #schmagent. HALP." MY ANSWER: tmblr.co/ZX42Sx20q8mkR #AskAgentBasically the best distillation of how to tell if an agent is (probably) a good agent. #pubtip twitter.com/literaticat/st…
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It is not appropriate to comment on an an agent's appearance in a query, period. Regardless of your (well meaning) intentions. #pubtip
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Every word you write in a query that is not about the book or your bio/platform is utterly useless. #pubtip
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Guilt is not an effective tactic to get me to give you free editorial advice after I've passed on your work. #pubtip
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The No. 1 thing I don't want to see in the first paragraph of your novel is your character waking up. The No. 2 is a metaphor. #pubtip
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Scene, a Query:
"I wrote a YA novel! <Starts long explanation of adult characters' problems>"
<Agent slams head against desk.>
#pubtip
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Pretty much if you say your book spans 3-4 different genres, I can tell that you've never read a book in at least 2 of those genres. #pubtip
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Don't call an agent until that agent is your agent. #pubtip
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Don't. Respond. To. Rejections. #pubtip
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The point of sample chapters is not to show the "best chapters." The point is to show me the BEGINNING of your novel. #pubtip.
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A tragedy is not your marketing opportunity. #pubtip
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Beside hair color and shoe brand, I care almost zilch about how/when/with what force your character is breathing. #pubtip #baddetails
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I don't respond to your query with "WOW THIS SUCKS!" so don't respond to me with "WOW YOU SURE WILL REGRET REJECTING THIS!" #pubtip