#QueryTip If you get a request for a full or more PBs, before you hit send, make sure your manuscripts all include:

(1) Your contact info (name, email, phone);
(2) Title;
(3) Page numbers; and
(4) Nice-to-Have: Pitch + your bio on the cover page for easy reference

Best of luck!

FYI

If you write your book through AI, do not query me. I will not rep you.
#querytip #querying

Surprise!

I am OPEN to queries!!! You can find my most up to date MSWL here: strictlytextual.com/agenting

#amagenting #amquerying #querytip

Here's a really kinda technical #querytip: For your synopsis, the first time you mention a character, you should ALL CAPS their name. No need to do this in the query, though. #writingcommunity

#querytip for #pitchwriting Read your pitch to a friend Ask them to describe the story. If they can, you're gold. If not, rewrite, and check it again until they can. #amquerying

P.S. Ask what's not necessary in the pitch, then cut it. They can read the book for the details!

#QueryTip

Don't send out queries until you feel confident about your manuscript. You'll probably only get one shot with each agent. Make that shot count.

Just a quick #QueryTip: Make sure to personalize your pitch to each agent/editor/publisher you're querying. Research who they are, what they currently have in their catalog, and what they're looking for. A little extra effort can go a long way in standing out from the crowd! ❤️

#QueryTip - there seems to be some confusion—when you mark your query “CNR” on query tracker that doesn’t close your query on the agent’s side. We don’t see that note. The only way to tell us “don’t consider this anymore” is to withdraw it.

Please understand it can take agents a long time to respond!

I advise all writers: check in after 3 months. If they don't respond within a month of check in? Make your decision then. Not before!
#amagenting #querytip #querying

Since I'm bound to my couch for most of the next month, I'm avidly reading through subs so I can reopen my box soon! Keep an eye on those emails and thanks to all for your patience!
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#QueryTip: I heard a rumor that there's some advice floating around to close out a query as no response after 2-4 weeks & well... You should NOT. Unless the agent specifically says, they likely haven't seen your query yet or are still considering it. (Quick 🧵)

Be aware of how you want to share your work with the world! If your work is already out in the marketplace (selfpubbed), an agent or publisher may be hesitant to take it on if you decide to query them later--it’s already been available for sale #QueryTip #iamwriting #Agent

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Check your links, because it can be a little worrisome when you give a link in your query that leads us to questionable or nonexistent websites.
#WritingCommmunity #writingadvice

Don't take rejections personally. It's part of the process, and every writer faces it at some point. You’re being redirected to someone who will actually care about you, your story, and your writing career. Patience is key to find the right publisher for your book! #querytip

Agree with this. Personalizing a query prob won’t help much. It’s going to come down the concept, writing, platform.

(But make sure the agent reps your category.) #amquerying #pubtip

#querytip I'm going to read "I have included the third chapter with this submission, as that's where the action starts to pick up" as "I have included the third chapter because the first two are boring."

Always send your opening pages with your query

Deciding between indie and traditional publishing? Check out this in-depth look at both paths from bestselling indie and trad author @ColleenHoover #pubtip #publishing bit.ly/2D8Jtn8

What is an inciting incident?
It’s the moment your MC can no longer have their “normal.” It’s the thing that forces them to make a decision (whether that is action or in action). It’s the driving force of the story and should happen toward the beginning of the book #QueryTip

Posting a query update:

I am trying to get through all of my queries by end of April. Then, I will be tackling my submissions after my surgery on April 21.

Hopefully reopening the box by June/July!
#amagenting #querytip #amquerying

#QueryTip for #AmQuerying authors
Your query letter should have
Who is the MC?
What do they want? Goals
What stands in their way? Obstacles
What happens if they fail? Stakes
Also meta data- WC, genre, age group (if nec), comp titles, author bio
You got this! ❤️