Jessica Reino
@JNRlitauthor
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @MetamorphLitAg ; Author; host of #TheWritersZen chat; #FoodAllergy & #InvisibleIllness advocate; She/Her; Opinions my own
15 MSWL
12 AskAgent
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I’m sure none of you will do this, but just have to put it out there-don’t claim you have an offer to try to get agents to read faster. Truth be told I have passed on great projects because I didn’t have bandwidth to read in 2 weeks. #TheWritersZen

Jessica Reino
@JNRlitauthor
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @MetamorphLitAg ; Author; host of #TheWritersZen chat; #FoodAllergy & #InvisibleIllness advocate; She/Her; Opinions my own
15 MSWL
12 AskAgent
50 Tips

If I am considering your manuscript and you receive another offer of representation, please let me and other agents considering your work know. At that time, allow for 2 weeks for a response. #TheWritersZen

Jessica Reino
@JNRlitauthor
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @MetamorphLitAg ; Author; host of #TheWritersZen chat; #FoodAllergy & #InvisibleIllness advocate; She/Her; Opinions my own
15 MSWL
12 AskAgent
50 Tips

For me you don’t have to let me know if it is a multiple submission. I expect that you should be submitting to other agents. #TheWritersZen

Jessica Reino
@JNRlitauthor
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @MetamorphLitAg ; Author; host of #TheWritersZen chat; #FoodAllergy & #InvisibleIllness advocate; She/Her; Opinions my own
15 MSWL
12 AskAgent
50 Tips

Queries should have genre, word count, comps if applicable, hook/pitch, plot summary and author bio. #TheWritersZen

Jessica Reino
@JNRlitauthor
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @MetamorphLitAg ; Author; host of #TheWritersZen chat; #FoodAllergy & #InvisibleIllness advocate; She/Her; Opinions my own
15 MSWL
12 AskAgent
50 Tips

But, remember, publishing is so subjective and another agent may feel differently. #TheWritersZen

Jessica Reino
@JNRlitauthor
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @MetamorphLitAg ; Author; host of #TheWritersZen chat; #FoodAllergy & #InvisibleIllness advocate; She/Her; Opinions my own
15 MSWL
12 AskAgent
50 Tips

Other times I have to reject because the project may not quite be ready #TheWritersZen

Jessica Reino
@JNRlitauthor
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @MetamorphLitAg ; Author; host of #TheWritersZen chat; #FoodAllergy & #InvisibleIllness advocate; She/Her; Opinions my own
15 MSWL
12 AskAgent
50 Tips

There are so many projects that I would love to represent, but sometimes I have to reject because it is too close to work that my current authors are writing. #TheWritersZen

Jessica Reino
@JNRlitauthor
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @MetamorphLitAg ; Author; host of #TheWritersZen chat; #FoodAllergy & #InvisibleIllness advocate; She/Her; Opinions my own
15 MSWL
12 AskAgent
50 Tips

When I go through queries, I’m looking for projects that I’m passionate about and would make a good addition to my current list of authors. #TheWritersZen

Jessica Reino
@JNRlitauthor
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @MetamorphLitAg ; Author; host of #TheWritersZen chat; #FoodAllergy & #InvisibleIllness advocate; She/Her; Opinions my own
15 MSWL
12 AskAgent
50 Tips

During the workweek my time is devoted to my current list of authors, but I do set aside certain times for query reading #TheWritersZen

Jessica Reino
@JNRlitauthor
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @MetamorphLitAg ; Author; host of #TheWritersZen chat; #FoodAllergy & #InvisibleIllness advocate; She/Her; Opinions my own
15 MSWL
12 AskAgent
50 Tips

I do read my initial queries in order and hope to respond to all 500 within 12 weeks, but please feel free to check in with me if you haven’t heard from me in that 12 week time. #TheWritersZen

Jessica Reino
@JNRlitauthor
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @MetamorphLitAg ; Author; host of #TheWritersZen chat; #FoodAllergy & #InvisibleIllness advocate; She/Her; Opinions my own
15 MSWL
12 AskAgent
50 Tips

Jessica Reino @JNRlitauthor

Tonight I’m going to be talking about my approach to queries and hopefully I can shed some light into the process #TheWritersZen

I had mentioned that I currently have over 500 initial queries in my inbox and I know that can definitely seem daunting to #amquerying writers. I promise you that I read through them all and give them all careful consideration. #TheWritersZen

Jessica Reino
@JNRlitauthor
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @MetamorphLitAg ; Author; host of #TheWritersZen chat; #FoodAllergy & #InvisibleIllness advocate; She/Her; Opinions my own
15 MSWL
12 AskAgent
50 Tips

Hi everyone! #TheWritersZen is now on Instagram as well. I’ll be doing #TheWritersZen Recap after our chats on here. Feel free to join in the discussion there too! instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0…

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Jessica Reino
@JNRlitauthor
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @MetamorphLitAg ; Author; host of #TheWritersZen chat; #FoodAllergy & #InvisibleIllness advocate; She/Her; Opinions my own
15 MSWL
12 AskAgent
50 Tips

Michelle Cara @MichelleACara

@JNRlitauthor One of things I love so far is your suggestion for writers to view themselves more as "pre-published authors" as opposed to an "aspiring author". It may seem like a subtle shift in words, but I think it makes a big difference. #TheWritersZen
Replying to @MichelleACara

Yay! I’m so glad you loved that. I think changing perspectives is so important. I think writers need to adjust our own definitions of certain words, especially “productivity”. Sometimes being productive is knowing when to take a break #TheWritersZen

Jessica Reino
@JNRlitauthor
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @MetamorphLitAg ; Author; host of #TheWritersZen chat; #FoodAllergy & #InvisibleIllness advocate; She/Her; Opinions my own
15 MSWL
12 AskAgent
50 Tips

Anna Wenner @Anna_Wenner

@JNRlitauthor One more #AskAgent question!

I have a friend who is about to start querying. What's the most common thing you wish new querying writers knew? #TheWritersZen
Replying to @Anna_Wenner

Great question! I think the most common thing would be to make sure your query sounds like a plot summary and not a synopsis. It should serve to let the agent know the stakes and to want to request additional material to read more #TheWritersZen

Jessica Reino
@JNRlitauthor
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @MetamorphLitAg ; Author; host of #TheWritersZen chat; #FoodAllergy & #InvisibleIllness advocate; She/Her; Opinions my own
15 MSWL
12 AskAgent
50 Tips
Jessica Reino
@JNRlitauthor
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @MetamorphLitAg ; Author; host of #TheWritersZen chat; #FoodAllergy & #InvisibleIllness advocate; She/Her; Opinions my own
15 MSWL
12 AskAgent
50 Tips

DNKris is Querying GHOST TO PARADISE @dnkris_

What’s the latest book trend in publishing? #thewriterszen
Replying to @dnkris_

Welcome to the chat and I hope all is well! Great question! So many things have happened over the past few months but a trend I’m seeing in my inbox is more realistic fiction filled with hope and HEAs. #TheWritersZen

Jessica Reino
@JNRlitauthor
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @MetamorphLitAg ; Author; host of #TheWritersZen chat; #FoodAllergy & #InvisibleIllness advocate; She/Her; Opinions my own
15 MSWL
12 AskAgent
50 Tips

And remember that everyone works at a different pace, has different things going on in their lives. But, no matter what, if you write, then you’re a writer. #TheWritersZen

Jessica Reino
@JNRlitauthor
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @MetamorphLitAg ; Author; host of #TheWritersZen chat; #FoodAllergy & #InvisibleIllness advocate; She/Her; Opinions my own
15 MSWL
12 AskAgent
50 Tips

There will be some days you won’t feel like writing or you aren’t inspired and that’s okay. That’s another reason why community is so important. They will be there to give you the encouragement you need. #TheWritersZen

Jessica Reino
@JNRlitauthor
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @MetamorphLitAg ; Author; host of #TheWritersZen chat; #FoodAllergy & #InvisibleIllness advocate; She/Her; Opinions my own
15 MSWL
12 AskAgent
50 Tips

Good critique partners can help you hone your skills and make you a better writer. (Thank you to my critique partners!) #TheWritersZen