Nope. It's perfectly normal for an agent considering your work to ask who the offering agent is. Publishing thrives off of competition. Though, sometimes writers streamline the process by naming the offering agents when they initially follow up with us. #QueryTip

The most common opening I’m seeing in my submissions is a character waking up. Following that is the weather.
#FYI #querytip #SlushInsight

Writers, this is your friendly reminder not to lie about offers of representation to agents. Publishing is a small business and agents talk. It’s the quickest way to get yourself no offers at all. #querytip

#PubTip

A note on the Delivery Dates Clause in your contract...

Delivery clause doesn't mean an author can't write/ sell other books. It means author can't write/ sell other books that would interfere with on-time delivery of contracted book.

#agenting
#contracts
#clearasmud

Querying is about selling your book. A part of that is the blurb & sample pages, but agents check out your social media too. If you post that you received ANOTHER rejection, will I want to request that project? #BestFootForward #amquerying #pubtip #ThingsToKeepOffSocialMedia

Hey, all! Just a reminder that @CorvisieroLit will be closing to queries from Dec 1 through Jan 3! If you'd like to query me, please do so by Nov 30 or you will need to wait until I reopen. #amagenting #querytip #amquerying

Now that this bit of housekeeping is done...

This holiday season, I’d like to say thank you to the queriers. Every time I get a query, it’s a reminder that you’re willing to entrust me with developing and guiding your careers. Thank you for the trust, writers. I don’t take the responsibility lightly. #querytip

As an agent, whenever I start a new story, or read a new query, I think to myself: what was the reason for this artist to write THIS particular story? And how will this perspective enlighten my own mind? #querytip

Working through my Maybe list 😆 #amagenting #querytip

#PubTip
If you sign contract with Big 5 publisher, some things you own:
- copyright
- advance
- your royalties

Some things you don't own/ control:
- cover/ title
- price
- metadata
- distribution
- release date

REMINDER: @CorvisieroLit is closing to queries on Nov 30! After that, I'll be focusing strictly on reading submissions and tackling my Maybe list until Jan 3 ❤️ #amagenting #querytip #amquerying

#querytip Remember when you’re sending a query, you’re pitching ONE book—not a series! Telling me your book is the first in a series is fine, but the query itself needs to be focused on ONE book.

Show me it has an arc and conflict of its own!

Ooh I see on QT some people are worried abt me responding to queries that came in after yours.
To clear it up: I respond to EVERY query that comes in thru QueryManager.
I sometimes look at JUST YA or SF or whatever in a day, so not always perfectly in receipt order. #querytip

Some #publishing advice: It is NOT a good idea to tell an imprint that publishes a specific genre that you deliberately ignored their guidelines & submitted something outside the realm of what they acquire because you believe in the "expansion" of their list. 😑#pubtip #querytip

Sometimes in submissions, people say, "your love of X, Y, and Z make you the perfect fit," & I have NEVER said I like those things and sometimes actively dislike them, and it is amazing. Loves, be careful, don't make those sweeping statements. Do your research. #subtip #querytip

Don't forget--I'm closing to queries on December 1st, and won't be opening again until January 15th, 2019! Get those queries in! #querytip

Hello! If you are an illustrator querying an agent or editor, please also link to your website &/or portfolio! Your script is GREAT, but I want to see your art, too, please! #querytip #subtip

#Truth #pubtip #amagenting

#Truth #pubtip

#querytip #amquerying Put the title of your manuscript in the the subject line of your query email. Makes it easier to find. Unless of course the agent or editor has other guideline specifics.