Elana Roth Parker @ElanaRoth · 17h

Our work email is on Google. Google pulls a little avatar for each email sender if there’s one available. I still can't get over what shows up for some people in my queries. Maybe check yours before querying? Shirts highly recommended. #querytip

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Maria Napolitano @maria_regina39 · 1d

And if you’re doing this deliberately, cut it out! You’re not going to get a different answer on a different day. I’ve seen lots of mass emails (with multiple agents in cc! Don’t do this!) as well as repeat emails lately, and don’t know what’s going on. But please stop. #querytip

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Maria Napolitano @maria_regina39 · 1d

I understand that accidents happen. To minimize repeats/misfires, keep a log of who you submit to. I suggest building this before you even start sending, as part of your query plan! Decide who your top agent picks are, organize, then send your work with purpose. #querytip

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Maria Napolitano @maria_regina39 · 1d

Authors, please — don’t do mass copy/paste queries. At least plop in my name.

Double please — don’t send the same query email multiple times to the same agent. Especially not when one version includes a “referral” from someone they don’t know. It’s rude as hell.

#querytip

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Kaitlyn Johnson @RedPenKaitlyn · 1d

Hey all! I am currently closing to queries for a bit to focus on client work and catch up on my submissions. I will still be going through and answering those I have, so keep an eye out for my replies! #amquerying #querytip #WritingCommunity

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Megan Barnard @meganebarnard · 1d

Some #querystats for the #amwriting #amquerying crowd now that we're in August!

In my query inbox...

78 queries (from July 14th)

8 partials (from July 13th)

6 fulls (from June 26th)

I'm reading as fast as I can, and thank you for trusting me with your wonderful work!

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Erin Clyburn @erin_clyburn · 1d

Happy August! Here's a few #querystats for July:

Queries received: 676
Rejected: 661
Full requests: 2
Offers of rep: 1

I currently have a few unread queries & 7 full manuscripts, & my goal for the month is to get through them all. Inbox zero for September! Wish me luck. 😬

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Maureen Moretti @maureen_moretti · 1d

It's that time again! #querystats for July 2020:
Total Queries: 526
Requested: 31
Unread manuscripts: 12

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Kaitlyn Johnson @RedPenKaitlyn · 2d

You don't wanna miss this!!! =] @amquerying #amwriting #querytip #WritingCommunity

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Samantha Wekstein @SWekstein · 2d

A problem I see in many fantasy queries is that authors want to start with the details of their world, but with so little space, what really matters is the character and their journey. The world should be introduced as you explain how your character interacts with it. #querytip

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Tara is open to queries @Literary_Tara · 2d

The best way to show an agent that your novel is high concept is to write a one (at most two) line hook/logline in your query letter before your summary. #querytip #amquerying

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Hope Bolinger - DEN RELEASES in 9 DAYS! @HopeBolinger · 4d

#querytip

Don't try to squeeze your book into a category that doesn't fit. Sometimes people will try to say their book is a certain genre only because that agent is taking on said genre.

#WritingCommunity

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Kate McKean @kate_mckean · 5d

Answering questions today for subscribers of AGENTS & BOOKS, such as:
-Do I have to mention my former agent?
-Do I have to write a dumb query? B/c they're really dumb.
-What will the internet think if I don't sell my novel????

katemckean.substack.com/p/q-and-a-thur…

#WritingCommunity #pubtip

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Elana Roth Parker @ElanaRoth · 6d

Pro-querying-tip: if you get an offer of rep, send a fresh follow up email with “offer of rep” in the subject line. Stands a better shot of being seen in case we haven’t seen the original query yet. #querytip

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Kate McKean @kate_mckean · Jul 28

Hey friends, today's AGENTS & BOOKS wins for most repeated question marks deployed in a single newsletter, so read on about why I am so ????? when people send me non-consecutive chapters as part of their submissions. katemckean.substack.com/p/start-at-the…

#WritingCommunity #bookagents #pubtip

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Elana Roth Parker @ElanaRoth · Jul 28

And I am sure there’s good stuff in there that I’m just going to have to say no to because of time. Which always makes me feel terrible. #querytip #amagenting

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P.S. Literary Agency @PSLiterary · Jul 27

"A beginner’s guide to looking up agents. Because it shouldn’t be that hard, and if you know the right resources, it isn’t. Especially when those resources are (almost entirely) free." bit.ly/2OslZiW via @ericsmithrocks #PubTip #QueryTip

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Bryn Donovan @BrynDonovan · Jul 27

If you're writing a romance novel synopsis or pitch, highlight the scenes where they're falling in love! E.g. "While volunteering at the shelter, Brett and Nathan talk about their dogs and families and realize they have more in common than they'd thought."
#MSWL #amwriting

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Hope Bolinger - DEN RELEASES in 9 DAYS! @HopeBolinger · Jul 24

#querytip

Many people will often disdain Jr. Agents or agents who are newer to the industry, because they're worried they don't have enough experience.

But a new agent also is building their list and may be more open to queries.

In short, don't disregard them

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Kaitlyn Johnson @RedPenKaitlyn · Jul 23

Update: I am caught up to June in my query box! 😁 #amagenting #amquerying #querytip

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