Please read if you are #querying. Everything about this thread is 💯 #querytip

#querytip Be wary of overly describing your manuscript. Don’t spend a lot of time saying it’s this or that or this adjective other thing. Jump right in. SHOW me. What’s it really about? Long, vague, adjective-riddled sentences pull agents out. We want to be as excited as you!

I never realized how many authors try just changing the title and then resubmit the same ms. Now our sub system QueryManager tells us when this happens! Explains my multiple feelings of deja vu from before. Please don’t do this, it wastes all our time. #querytip

Authors: this applies to your writing, too. #pubtip

#pubtip Please do not over exaggerate your writing history in a cover letter. A) Not cool; B) We will find out; and C) It is the easiest way to a rejection.

Same goes for your writing. Make sure you’re reading before you think before you write. Best way to understand your genre is to read it. #Writetip #Querytip (Found photo on social media… instagram.com/p/BtV6Wemn3PL/…

In your query, give a brief reason why you think we'd be a good fit to represent your work. Even a simple "because you list x genre in your guidelines, you may be interested in my ms." Helpful for you to know the reason as well, as all agents are not the same! #querytip

#querytip There are a lot of wonderful interviews and bios out there but--for me at least--the most up to date information on my wants/likes will always be at janerotrosen.com so make sure you check there before sending!

Louder for the people in the back... #querytip #amquerying #amediting #amwriting

Must read thread. 👇#pubtip

#Authors, if you're wondering the best time for supporters to buy your book, the answer is 2 weeks or earlier before pub date to give bookstores enough time to put in their orders. #pubtip

I'd say one in every 100 queries mentions a client that I have not worked with in about 13 years, when I left one agency for another. This isn't an auto-rejection level offense. But it tells me where you got your info, and that info is bad. #pubtip

Sometimes people w/the least amt of "free" time are able to write more than full-time writers. Why? Focus. #pubtip

Also? If you have an offer elsewhere, tell everyone who has your query/pages! They could throw their name in the ring or wish you luck. Don’t make me waste time reading 50 pages and requesting the full of something already repped. #querytip #amquerying

To clarify to a certain response 🙄 agents rarely ever ask for exclusives to your ms unless it’s an R&R! If they ask you to query 1 at a time, that’s bull. You are free to query as many agents (at separate agencies) as you want #querytip #amquerying

Reminder! If you accept an offer of representation it is courteous and kind to withdraw your submission from other agents. No one likes having their time wasted.

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#Writers, when you query me Jan 2 and then withdraw that query on Jan 27 due to "no response" (though QM sends an auto confirmation of query), it tells me you have no patience for the industry and care more about yourself than the team you want to work with. #querytip #amquerying

The best thing for your mental health in publishing is to not compare yourself to others. Everyone has a different situation, and in the end, you’re just going to make yourself miserable dwelling on those who have bigger book deals or more fans. Focus on your own path. #pubtip

Gentle reminder. Please only query one agent at our agency at a time. With all of us on the QueryManager submission system it now alerts us when you double up. #querytip

Classifying Your Fiction: Literary vs. Commercial #querytip #amquerying thekatsmews.com/2019/01/25/cla…