#6 = fantasy. Confusing pitch that doesn't explain conflict, character or world clearly. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

ps. not nailing genre isn't, necessarily, a deal-breaker as it's a common mistake. But this query also had weak writing #10queriesIn10tweets

#5 = lists fantasy, science fiction and young adult. In reading query, is probably adult SF but a short one. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#4 = fantasy romance. Heroine is teenager which is really off-trope for romance. Also, weak writing. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#3 = dystopian young adult. Short descriptions of protagonists and world but not enough about plot. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#2 = no genre listed and query says, "for fans of anyone who likes fiction." Don't do this folks. Nail your genre! PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#1 = contemporary YA. Lots of plot elements listed but none big enough to be a hook. Too much internal conflict. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

New #querywin: YA Edge of Tomorrow + Before I Fall (LOVE x 2), teen must choose between saving kid sis or BF. Synopsis notes great twist.

Recent #querywin: YA fantasy. Dagger-weilding female protag with mind-posession abilities and revenge arc! Great opening pages! Yes!

First #querywin: contemp YA, teen ?ing sexuality while coping with trichotillomania triggered by losing dad. Strong voice + GREAT 1st 5pgs.

YA Fantasy, #ownvoices with really good comps. The stakes, goals, and challenges are clear and writing is fantastic! #querywin

Q10: A Thriller. Query contained incomplete sentences and a multitude of grammatical errors. Pass. #tenqueries

Q9: PB. 1) not seeking picture books. 2) poor writing, needs extra TLC, and perhaps another examination of PB market... Pass. #tenqueries

Q8: WF. Already self-published. No query or synopsis, just a link to the ebook and several paragraphs about the author. Pass. #tenqueries

Q7: A Hist Fic. Too similar to other WWII books already pub'd. Needs something extra to stand out in this tough category. Pass. #tenqueries

Q6: YA Fantasy. DRAGONS. Original (perhaps unusual?) premise, unique POV, writing sample demonstrated mastery in voice. Partial. #tenqueries

Q5: Dystopian. Pass. #tenqueries

(How many times have I tweeted this now?)

Q4: YA Fantasy. 5 paragraphs on author, 3 sentences about the ms, did not follow guidelines of including a sample. Pass. #tenqueries

Q3: YA Fantasy. Not keen on werewolves, but the premise is strong. Writing in sample is stilted, dialogue inauthentic. Pass. #tenqueries

Q2: 2 mss pitched at once, 1 YA F and 1 Hist F. Pitch 1 ms at a time, the one you think will grab my attention! Pass. #tenqueries #pubtip