I love that authors have so many ideas. But if an agent turns down one query, don't keep sending project after project hoping to land one with them

Agents usually want to work with most of your books, so if they reject most of them, it won't be a great fit

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3) When can I start promoting the book? Ppl tend to be more motivated closer to pub date. In the meantime, ask them to sign up to be notified. Tip: offer free content e.g. presentation handouts in exchange for their email. Good luck!

2a) Should I create a separate social media handle for my book? No. Use your existing SM handle. 2b) On which SM platform should I push my book? Focus on the one you have the most engaged followers & push that content to other platforms.

1) Do I need a separate website for my book? No. If you have a website, create a page for your book & highlight it on the home page. Also, your publisher will have a landing page for your book you can link to. (Please don't just link to Amazon.)

#QueryTip: Like it or not, it's hard to pull off a submission for trad publishing written in omniscient 3rd person POV these days. I'm not saying NEVER, but I am saying... it's useful to read up on and practice tight, limited, 3rd person POV. #WritingCommunity

One thing I have learned in all my years in publishing is that if you play the long game, there’s a lot of opportunity for payoff. It’s hard to be patient sometimes, but if you hold out good things do happen. #pubtip

Query Tip: Want to easily elevate your manuscript before querying? Find every usage of "it" in your manuscript and find a stronger and better word.

#querytip #amquerying #amwriting #WednesdayWisdom

Can't believe it needs to be said AGAIN, don't respond to agent passes by commenting on their romantic life/interests. Even if it is "you're so nice! You must have a ton of bfs" or "men must be lining up for you".

It's not cute. It's disturbing #querytip #amquerying

Here's my VERY comprehensive guide to getting a literary agent that I wrote exclusively for @thewritelife!

thewritelife.com/how-to-get-a-l… #pubtip #writetip #querytip

If you have a query with me: as of today I'm approximately caught up to mid-Sept & partial requests will be going out next week through our query manager. Thanks for your patience, as always!

#querystats @PSLiterary

Friday Links are up, featuring a bit of pre-NaNoWriMo inspiration and more details regarding submissions: nepheletempest.com/2020/10/16/fri… #amwriting #amreading #querytip #submissions

Dear #AmQuerying: I see so many of you stressing about not getting quick replies from agents. I know that it's super hard to be in querying limbo. Try to remember: it takes a lot of time to read and consider! No news is good news. #QueryTip #WritingCommunity

Please only submit one project per query letter (and one at a time). Yes, even for picture books. #querytip

I really can't talk about the world anymore, so I'm just going to go back to my classics: queries. Hope that's okay with you guys. Some thoughts as I clean out the Queries email address now that we've moved to Query Manager.

A thread? Yes, a thread.

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I'll be closing to queries next Friday 10/23 in order to get caught up on my submissions. Reopen date TK.

Thanks so much! (& thanks to all the amazing writers who have been patiently waiting on responses to requested materials--they're coming!). #querytip

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Friendly reminder not to use DMs to pitch agents or publishers

#writingcommunity

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#QueryTip: Before you query, make sure you've researched and you're ready. Publishing is a big/competitive industry. It can be heart wrenching to pass on a great project because the author isn't prepared for the professionalism, public visibility, and commitment involved.

A quick #querytip to follow my thread last night: think the words "zoom out" when writing your blurb/hook in your query. What would an advertisement show about your book? It wouldnt show much history or character insecurities. It would show who, what happens, where&how. Zoom out.

I will of course be answering all email queries sent before today. And I’ll do those first. I’m one of those “in the order received” sticklers. #querytip