Literary Agency
Since we have our query submissions open here is a tip to get the ball rolling!❤️
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Literary Agent
QUERY UPDATE: As of this morning I have NO access to submissions sent through the Prospect website. My Query Manager is open and you are welcome to submit there. Please note if it is a repeat from the Prospect Site. I'm sorry for any inconvenience. #QueryTip #WritingCommunity
Literary Agent
Query Update: Kindly requesting those who want to query me to use Query Manager (link in pinned tweet). We are still having server issues & it's now taking 2 minutes to open a single query letter (this does not include reading time). 😭
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Literary Agency
A valuable tip for those editing their work!✨❤️ Take your time with making corrections.
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Literary Agent
Lynn Johnston @lynnjohnstonlit
#Authors, payout is WHEN you get advance $. Don't overlook this deal point.Half was norm 20 yrs ago b4 it went to thirds. Then quarters w/ large advances but now norm for most advances. Recently, fifths(!) entered the pic. You see where this is going. twitter.com/JohnHMaher/sta…
For authors who live off their advance, this is a real problem since your first payment has to support you while finishing your ms. Front load if possible, e.g. 50% on-signing, 25% acceptance, 25% pub. #pubtip
Literary Agent
Writers, I promise you there are ways to move a plot forward that do not involve a woman being assaulted #WritingTip #QueryTip
Literary Agent
#QueryTip: New adult isn't a trade publishing category, and imprints need books categorized as either adult or YA when submitted. If you're querying an agent, please be aware of this, and that it's more work if we have to navigate the revisions to re-categorize a book pre-sub!
Literary Agent
You must have the courage to change the way your story ends. #amwriting #agentlife #pubtip
Literary Agency
Here’s a little tip about longlines to spice up your Friday! ❤️✨ Enjoy your weekend.
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Literary Agent
I received one query tonight that 1, was over 100K words, 2, was previously published, and 3, it was sent to myself and one of my Westwood colleagues simultaneously.
Please, just read the submission guidelines. Do a little research. That's all I ask.
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Literary Agency
Remember that in this case… quantity leads to quality. You won’t get better if you don’t write!❤️✨
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Literary Agent
#pubtip Nobody knows what works and what doesn't when it comes to marketing. A 50 city book tour could go nowhere, and a random video of a toddler throwing a water balloon at your book could go viral and make you a bestseller. So don't be afraid to get creative and try anything
Literary Agent
#QueryTip: Not everyone knows, so I thought I’d jump on to mention, a query and synopsis are not the same thing. The query is like the back cover copy, it’s a tool to hook the reader into wanting to read the pages…
Literary Agent
PS, please avoid comping to Stephen King and Dan Brown and James Patterson, just in general. There are so many reasons, and so many other comps out there. #QueryTip
Literary Agent
Allison K Williams @GuerillaMemoir
I say this with love in my heart: Every time an author says "My book doesn't have any comps" I think one of two things: 1) You don't read very much, do you? 2) You haven't done even the most cursory of websearches on your topic.HERE'S HOW TO FIND YOUR DAMN COMPS:
Excellent thread about how to find comps! #amwriting #QueryTip
Literary Agent
Don’t get cute.
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Literary Agency
It’s finally Friday❤️… Here’s a query tip for everyone. Make sure you always read a query agents guidelines. They are only there to help you!
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Literary Agent
Writers, when you send submissions, don't lock in a format. Just a plain old Word or docx format is perfect. No pdfs or other locked formats. (And it doesn't hurt to look at agents' websites to see what they prefer.)#pubtip
Editor
Hey guys I know you want an offer of publication, but if something sets off alarm bells, don't jump in anyway. A publisher will not ask you for money. That's a huge red flag. #pubtip #querytip #asktheeditor
Literary Agent
#QueryTip: It’s a good idea to have someone who knows nothing about your book read your query before you send it out. They don’t even have to be an writer. The point is to see if anything about it is confusing because if it is for them it will be to us too. #amquerying #amwriting