6: PB. The rhyme feels forced, the language weirdly contorted. Wish it had rhythm and internal rhyme, not a "AABB" structure. P #tenqueries

5: YA. Letter is ok, but not personalized. Another Grim Reaper story--seen so many of these lately & this one's not for me. P #tenqueries

4: MG low fantasy. Personalized letter, strong synopsis. Story is unique. Pages read well & want to read more. Partial request! #tenqueries

3: YA paranormal. Not a great fit for my list & crazy paranormal elements intro'd immediately, before I care abt character. P. #tenqueries

2: YA. Vampires need heroine's blood. Seen it before-esp sexy mystery man on p2. Need projects that stand out, not blend in. P #tenqueries

1: PB. Not rhymed=good. Barnyard stories usually too quiet & common but this is modern & funny. Humor is too mature, tho. Pass #tenqueries

#10 fantasy middle grade. Cute hero, but overall not strong writing. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

And here is the original query for international bestselling THE SIREN by @tiffanyreisz = writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/g… #10queriesIn10tweets

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