When writing a query give me the meat and heart of the story--two sentences are almost never enough! #querytip

Your manuscript is awesome, so tell me the awesome things! Like, if you have a new take on vampires, you don't need to say it's about "vampires who don't sparkle." Focus on your exciting and unique things. #querytip

In your query letters, find a way to praise your manuscript without putting down your genre, or other books in your genre. #querytip

More #grammartips: When to use "I" or "me". "I" is a subject; "me" is an object. "Joe and I went to dinner." BUT "Come to dinner with Joe and me." Test yourself by taking out the name. Does it still sound correct? (You wouldn't say "Come to dinner with I.") #pubtip #writing

Enter to win a FREE query critique from me this December!! literarycarrie.blogspot.com/2017/12/query-… #querytip #amagenting

for the evening crowd: a few months ago, I gave a talk on the importance of ambition, goals, and how to pro. I posted it today after all the nonsense about quitting your day job

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And I pass on a manuscript when I don’t want to keep reading—which is often when there IS a significant data dump. #pubtip Good tip, @SaraMegibow

When reading submissions, I don't pass on a manuscript for a few typos. I do pass on a manuscript when there is significant data dump. #pubtip

If you want to get an idea of your book's pacing, check the white space on your pages. A lot of white space means a fast pace (i.e. lots of dialogue, short sentences). Little white space means a slow pace (i.e. lots of long dense paragraphs). Strive for a balance. #pubtip

It's an epidemic, a scourge. Every piece of writing--of all kinds!--I've read for months says "can't help but." YOU CAN! YOU CAN HELP BUT NOT USE THIS TIRED PHRASE. #pubtip

Thread of my early morning wisdom. Beware my lack of caffeine. #pubtip #amediting #amwriting
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My #querytip. Don't scramble at the end of the year to get those queries out. Spend this last month revising and perfecting. Get it to agents when they're hungry--in January.

This is a fantastic thread writers. Save it to read and read again. #pubtip #amwriting 👇

This is so great! Writers: must read! 👇#pubtip

I've also got June #querystats up on the blog! I've responded to everything from June! If you didn't receive a response check spam or resend! kelly-vansant.squarespace.com/blog/2017/12/1…

THIS! #amwriting #pubtip #writers

Head's Up:

❌ Alison, Emmanuelle, & Madelyn are currently closed to queries
✅ Everyone else is still open

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Corvisiero Agency is officially closed to queries starting today until Jan 2! Use this time to get those queries and pages super squeaky clean and ready for the new year! #amwriting #amediting #amquerying #querytip

A rejection doesn't necessarily mean there's anything wrong with your MS. Sometimes I really like a MS, but if I don't LOVE it, I can't represent it. Another agent might go bananas over the same project. Very subjective. #BestFit #pubtip #amquerying

It's the time of year when things are winding down & people are planning for 2018. Which means most agents are taking a break from submitting, waiting until editors are hungry in the New Year. That's a hint. #querytip