#2 = contemporary YA. Setting and plot feel too familiar/ generic. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

#1 = contemporary YA. Nice diversity in characters, but not strong writing and weak inciting incident. PASS #10queriesIn10tweets

And now today's 5 #PLGquery critique selections are on the blog. Critiques to follow. petejknapp.com/blog/ #tenqueries #askagent

(2/2): What is interesting is how your character sees the world. Convey this w/o relying on too much slang, which gets distracting.

I have finished #tenqueries. My big note from this batch: don't use slang or dialect as a crutch... (cont'd) (1/2)

10: Bittersweet contemp MG with a magical twist? Yes! A bit too much going on in opening, but want to read more. #tenqueries

...and now quickly reading through sample pages of 10, a MG, because...I'm interested. Hold a beat! #tenqueries

9: YA. Bulk of query is about the inspiration for the book. Not much of a plot going on, just an interesting setting. P. #tenqueries

8: Humorous MG. Character is compelling but not sure what the stakes are -- emotional or otherwise -- yet. Will request partial. #tenqueries

7: MG. World's LONGEST query letter. And yet, I'm still not sure what it's about. Too much emphasis on adult characters. P. #tenqueries

6: YA -- book about a group of teens with super powers. This is just too tough right now & it feels a tad derivative. P. #tenqueries

5: MG hist. fantasy. Love concept. Opening is fast-paced, smart. Protag immediately compelling (and twisty!). Will read more. #tenqueries

4: YA contemp. A coming-of-age w/ cancer story w/o enough to distinguish it from others in this crowded space. P. #tenqueries

3: YA Paranormal. Author pitching it as YA magical realism (on my #mswl) but indeed is YA paranormal romance (not on my #mswl). #tenqueries

2: Strong MG query but again voice isn't strong. Uses dialect to create voice instead of sentence rhythm -- it isn't working. P. #tenqueries

1: YA contemp romance. Cute if familiar premise but the voice in opening is forced. Doesn't sound like a real teenager. P. #tenqueries

10: YA alt fantasy. Great letter-personalized, unique/relatable comps. Sample is urgent, polished, & present. Partial request! #tenqueries

9: MG. Letter is confusing--opens w/description, & address to me halfway down. Cool idea, but writing just not strong enough. P #tenqueries

8:YA alt history. Good letter-personalized, strong summary. Right up my alley, but sample too info-dumpy, not present enough. P #tenqueries

7: Adult. Great letter. Historical=good, but set in a commonly-explored period. Intro pages heavy on backstory. Reluctant pass #tenqueries