Q2: Keeping with #passivevoice theme of the day. If your query & synopsis are riddled with it, chances are your ms is too. #tenqueries #Pass

Q1: Good romance premise but I don’t really love the story. I’ve gotta fall in love with your love story. #ReluctantPass #tenqueries

Example: SOLD (from a slush pile query) THE TIGER'S DAUGHTER by @ArsenaultRivera ktliterary.com/2016/04/sold-c… #10queriesIn10tweets

Example: SOLD (from a slush pile query) Fred Turner's APOCALYPSE: ktliterary.com/2016/06/sold-c… #10queriesIn10tweets

Despite queries seeming overwhelming, the process still works for me. Crazy, I know. #10queriesIn10tweets

#10 = fantasy middle grade. Interesting world building but voice feels off and conflict feels too mature. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#9 = contemporary young adult. The protagonists are in their upper 20s which isn't YA. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#8 = young adult sci-fi. Weak writing + too much time spent on backstory and not enough spent on plot. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#7 = urban fantasy. Interesting hero but generic tropes and weak writing. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#6 = fantasy. Self published and now looking for Big 5 publisher. PASS. I don't rep previously self published novels. #10queriesIn10tweets

#5 = contemporary romance. Lots of backstory and character motivation for the heroine but no description of hero. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#4 = contemporary YA. Interesting themes but weak writing and generic characters. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#3 = contemporary YA. Unique plot, strong characters, compelling conflict and strong, strong writing! ACCEPT #10queriesIn10tweets

#2 = historical romance. Weak grammar and poorly worded query. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#1 = young adult sci-fi. Introduction to the characters but not the plot, story or hook. Not a complete pitch. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

As a reminder, there is nowhere to "submit" - I'm looking at queries already in my slush pile. Anonymously. #10queriesIn10tweets

I don't tweet #10queries, but if I did, all these issues would show up. Great list for troubleshooting your query!

Q10: Memoir. I'm not considering memoirs at this time. Please check submission guidelines. Pass. #tenqueries

Q9: YA/fantasy. Voice didn't suck me into the story, and the dialogue felt a little bit forced. Pass. #tenqueries.

Q8: MG.Lots of telling v. Showing. Pages sort of seem all over the place. Pass. #tenqueries.