No offense meant, but I would be. If I liked your original query I would respond and ask for more manuscripts, and you could share that story with me then. If I pass, I'd prefer you wait to receive that pass to send another project, as we have a one sub at a time rule. #askgzla

I will be honest and tell you that it's not a 'game' I like to play. The stories that most grab me are the ones that surprise me. So impossible to forecast ;) #askGZLA

When I’ve written pitches for those i put like two sentences for each one (status quo, stakes/obstacle), separate paragraphs. Then one paragraph connecting them all on the major plot. Then last is two lines hinting toward the climax. #askgzla

Love that rom coms are back! I wish adult urban fantasy were a thing again. #askGZLA

The story is key. Focus on the story they're telling together. #askGZLA

I don't do a ton of PB nonfiction, but PB bios have gotten saturated, so it really needs to be standout to make it past acquisitions. #askGZLA

I know there are some vampire books out there and just waiting for mine!! #askgzla

In the children's/YA book world, I wouldn't say that editors feel that way. But it sounds like you've experienced something different. Hmmm. #askGZLA

Agree!!!!! Nice top 3 @LindaRandom. And for me, also add, too long of a query : / #askGZLA

Publishing is very bottom-line driven, and while there are editors who take on quieter, "riskier" projects, it can take time to find them. #askGZLA

Something commercial is something that taps into broad audience appeal, like could it be described as a move/TV show, something very hook-y. #askGZLA

Not waiting for a response to a prior query before sending a new one. You can follow up to ask us to get back to you if it's (for us) after 4 weeks, but one project at a time please! #askgzla

It's the process we employ during the partnership that's important. If you take care of that, the rest will take care of itself. #askGZLA

All the time yeah #askgzla

1) Getting my name wrong; 2) Talking about their life story and not at all about the story they're trying to pitch; 3) Trashing the genre/category in which they write #askGZLA

For me, this would lead to a ton of conversations with my client ... there's a reason why we're not on the same page. And we need to uncover why before either of us move forward with Book B. It might not be a horrible reason at all, but we need to figure it out. #askGZLA

Not including a query! #askgzla

Oh weird I’ve never heard that! I think for debuts it makes sense to keep it within reason but it depends on the story and how much room it needs to be effective so it’s a balance. I wouldn’t adhere too strictly to that advice #askgzla

ultimately, the editors and acquisitions team make those kinds of calls in the end. It really depends on how you're framing your nonfiction proposal. #askGZLA

Like with fiction, editors are looking for a big hook and something that they fell will appeal to as broad an audience as possible. It's very subjective, of course, but... #askGZLA