Q259: I secretly kind of love it when I get called "Agent." Then I get to respond "Dear Writer" #itsthelittlethings #500queries

Q258: I don't care how awesome your story is. If you don't write me a standard query letter, you're not getting a request. #500queries

Q257: I give some serious side-eye when you claim an Academy Award-winning director wants your book, but you won't tell me who. #500queries

Q256: "The plot of my story is within the story" Dude. DUDE! #500queries

Q255: Post-apocalyptic YA. Meh. #500queries

Q254: a page count means nothing. All it does is make me HULKSMASH mad. Also, query was 1 paragraph. And vague. #500queries

Q253: Fun, sexy romance. Sold. #500queries

Q252: dystopian adult fantasy. Too prescriptive for my taste. #500queries

Q251: "A series of adventures come into play" Does the plot happen, as well? It's Vague Day over here at @redsofaliterary. #500queries

Q250: YA romance. Not my bag. #500queries

Today's #1000queries lesson: if you're going to write a novel w/ a well-worn trope, just do it with more oomph than everyone else.

Q535 mystery. lawyer called home to settle dad's affairs. I pass on these a lot. But multiPOVs, mom/daughter, great voice, req #1000queries

Q534 Latina mystery, wanted to like but it's just OK for me. Pass. #1000queries

Q533 medical thriller, plot confusing. pass. #1000queries

Q532 literary, satirical, and partly historical (WWII). just not a good fit for me. Pass. #1000queries

Q531 psych thriller, India, plot not very exciting alas. Pass. #1000queries

Q530 suspense, 25k wds. what is up with these micronovels? pass. #1000queries

Q529 fable w/magical realism, cool setting. Unfortunately, I hate fables. Pass. #1000queries

Q528 WF, 2 sisters, family drama, voice doesn't feel right for the topic, not grabbing me. Pass. #1000queries

Q527 spy thriller, not something I'm drawn to. pass. #1000queries