Before we get to #10 - here is the best query I've ever received: writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/g… #10queriesIn10tweets

Yes, feel free to say #WeNeedDiverseBooks in your query! #10queriesIn10tweets

#9 = fantasy. Brilliant writing and the author mentions book is #Diversity friendly (thank you!!!!) ACCEPT! #10queriesIn10tweets

ps. book-to-film is a Hollywood deal done for a client whose book is already published. #10queriesIn10tweets

#8 = screenplay. We don't represent screenplays so this is an automatic PASS (we do sell book-to-film however) #10queriesIn10tweets

#7 = fantasy. Interesting world with unique magic system, but writing not quite strong enough to convince me. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#6 = contemporary middle grade. Includes chapter summaries and character "guide" but no pitch. alas. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#5 = paranormal romance. The paranormal aspect feels contrived to me - stronger writing might have pulled it off. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#4 = contemporary romance. Writing is weak - pitch isn't clear and grammar isn't strong enough. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#3 = historical YA. Characters don't feel relatable enough to pull me into the story. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#2 = contemporary YA. Conflict feels generic to me, characters have interesting backstory/ less interesting plot. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#1 = fantasy. The world/ magic is not explained clearly - writing not strong enough to pull off the setting. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

Q176 decade spanning historical mystery in Asia. Synopsis intriguing but don't care for the writing. #500queries

Q175 action adventure treasure hunt, too much of a dude book for me. #500queries

Q174 S. African thriller with a lot of romance subplots obsessing on fertility. Don't care for the voice or portrayal of women. #500queries

Q173 mystery, man tries to see if old friend killed self or was killed. Kind of dry. #500queries

Q172 humorous women's fiction, but the humor isn't for me. Pass. #500queries

Q171 literary, another take on MOBY DICK. Not as good as Ahab's Wife IMHO, so pass. #500queries

Q170 189k word mystery that is super creepy. Resurrections and secret rituals. Not for me. #500queries

Q169 another one saying "given your interest in SF", this one YA too. Not for me. #500queries