Peter Knapp
@petejknapp
Literary Agent
Lit agent with @parkandfine representing kid lit with enthusiasm! petejknapp.com
290 MSWL
118 AskAgent
228 Queries
5 Tips

#querytip if a pitch deals mostly in generalities, i.e. "discovering a secret that sets him on a journey," it won't stand out. Be specific.

Peter Knapp
@petejknapp
Literary Agent
Lit agent with @parkandfine representing kid lit with enthusiasm! petejknapp.com
290 MSWL
118 AskAgent
228 Queries
5 Tips

Querying? Today is the last day to enter for (short) honest agent feedback. Details: petejknapp.com/post/135212993… #askagent #querytip #mswl

Peter Knapp
@petejknapp
Literary Agent
Lit agent with @parkandfine representing kid lit with enthusiasm! petejknapp.com
290 MSWL
118 AskAgent
228 Queries
5 Tips

#PLGquery note: Keep your query succinct. If you repeat the same info twice, chances are you need to rework the query. #tenqueries #askagent

Peter Knapp
@petejknapp
Literary Agent
Lit agent with @parkandfine representing kid lit with enthusiasm! petejknapp.com
290 MSWL
118 AskAgent
228 Queries
5 Tips

#PLGquery note: the last line of pitch should reinforce or escalate the conflict, not mitigate it. #tenqueries #querytips #askagent

Peter Knapp
@petejknapp
Literary Agent
Lit agent with @parkandfine representing kid lit with enthusiasm! petejknapp.com
290 MSWL
118 AskAgent
228 Queries
5 Tips