#QueryTip: This may seem basic, but I get queries for partially completed works all the time. Except in very rare cases, agents only consider queries for works that are completed and revised! #WritingCommunity #AmQuerying

"Writers new to the publishing industry sometimes find it shocking how little they are evaluated on the writing or the merits of their book idea, and how much they’re judged on market appeal" - excellent advice here as always from @JaneFriedman janefriedman.com/reasons-nonfic… #pubtip

Tips to Make Your 15-Minute Appointments a Success @DiAnnMills #BRMCWC #PubTip blueridgeconference.com/tips-to-make-y…

How to Be Engaged as a Writer @tickledpinktam on @MyBookTherapy #writingtip #writing #pubtip learnhowtowriteanovel.com/blog/2020/10/3…

Writers, please send your Qs to us on Query Manager. The link is on the stringerlit dot com website. Qs that come into reg email are deleted unread. #pubtip

Some perspective to #writers: We (as in agents and editors) cannot say 'yes' to everything. And trust me, if we could, we would, but many variables come into play when we make our final decisions to either pass or take on a new project. #querytip #pubtip

The Top Things Sinking Your Query Letter #QueryTip youtu.be/3V7EASOY-co via @YouTube

Any writer would be BEYOND lucky to work with @JackieYWilliams. Check out her website to learn more about what she reps: jackie-williams.net. Think your project is a fit? Query her here: querymanager.com/query/Jackie_W… #querytip #amquerying

#querytip. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. Because of the sheer volume of #queries agents receive, we often respond to queries with a general rejection email. Please do not take this personally. This is a standard practice of the business.

#QueryTip: I haven't been agenting long, and there are lots of mean, inaccurate, baseless posts about me online! That's true of many agents. Every agent is different, and we're all human, too. Do your own research, build your own relationships, trust your instincts.

3) When can I start promoting the book? Ppl tend to be more motivated closer to pub date. In the meantime, ask them to sign up to be notified. Tip: offer free content e.g. presentation handouts in exchange for their email. Good luck!

2a) Should I create a separate social media handle for my book? No. Use your existing SM handle. 2b) On which SM platform should I push my book? Focus on the one you have the most engaged followers & push that content to other platforms.

1) Do I need a separate website for my book? No. If you have a website, create a page for your book & highlight it on the home page. Also, your publisher will have a landing page for your book you can link to. (Please don't just link to Amazon.)

#QueryTip: Like it or not, it's hard to pull off a submission for trad publishing written in omniscient 3rd person POV these days. I'm not saying NEVER, but I am saying... it's useful to read up on and practice tight, limited, 3rd person POV. #WritingCommunity

One thing I have learned in all my years in publishing is that if you play the long game, there’s a lot of opportunity for payoff. It’s hard to be patient sometimes, but if you hold out good things do happen. #pubtip

Query Tip: Want to easily elevate your manuscript before querying? Find every usage of "it" in your manuscript and find a stronger and better word.

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Can't believe it needs to be said AGAIN, don't respond to agent passes by commenting on their romantic life/interests. Even if it is "you're so nice! You must have a ton of bfs" or "men must be lining up for you".

It's not cute. It's disturbing #querytip #amquerying

Here's my VERY comprehensive guide to getting a literary agent that I wrote exclusively for @thewritelife!

thewritelife.com/how-to-get-a-l… #pubtip #writetip #querytip

If you have a query with me: as of today I'm approximately caught up to mid-Sept & partial requests will be going out next week through our query manager. Thanks for your patience, as always!

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Friday Links are up, featuring a bit of pre-NaNoWriMo inspiration and more details regarding submissions: nepheletempest.com/2020/10/16/fri… #amwriting #amreading #querytip #submissions