Guys I'll be honest - I'm getting a LOT of YA/MG queries and though I love YA - It doesn't fit the Mystic Owl guidelines! Please read them before you #query. #MSWL #querytip #alwaysknowwhoyouquery cityowlpress.com/queries/#mysti…

When querying a YA, don't lead with the moral/lesson of your novel. First, it's telling us instead of showing us, and second, a novel for teens shouldn't feel like a lesson--they'll see right through it, and stop reading--so your query shouldn't either. #querytip #writetip

Publishing truth: Your English degree is not always going to coincide with what is done in #publishing. That was one of the hardest things for me to get used to. #pubtip #querytip

Back with another #querytip from agent @MWBelford! Writers: how do you find your comps?

#QueryTip When you submit a query, please include a detailed synopsis! Do NOT write jacket copy. I need to know exactly where your story is going. Here’s a great article to review for writing a fantastic detailed synopsis.
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This description of comp books applies to nonfiction as well. I would extend to 5 years for NF. Don’t leave comps to last. They can guide organization & positioning of your book. A good comp is gold. #pubtip

Battling my query box this morning and just…so sorry for all the passes I have to send out. The volume has been overwhelming lately. #querytip

Query trend: Word counts way outside the standard for the genre/age group. 😬
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today's probably way too obvious #querytip -- it's worth googling your title before you query to see if any very (very) famous books share it, and changing if so

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…

6 Tips for Following Up with a Literary Agent #querytip youtu.be/qN-qnqWFwNc via @YouTube

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I’ve read at least 3 time travel queries this morning. What’s in the water, guys? Is it just pandemic wishful thinking? #querytip

Your nonfiction book proposal is an argument. The overview sets up the argument. Every chapter in the TOC makes a sharp case of its own that builds your bigger thesis. The sample chapter shows you can "argue" your case persuasively. #pubtip

The Art of Communicating with Literary Agents youtu.be/iq8kWEi0KqM via @YouTube #pubtip

#QueryTip: One question that every good query letter should answer is, why does this book matter RIGHT NOW?

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Include page numbers on your #WIP manuscript for easy reference. Your beta readers (as well as agents, editors, and anyone providing feedback on the draft) will love you for it.

#amwriting #amrevising #amquerying

#QueryTip: When I respond to an author saying that I'm open to future queries from them, I don't typically mean in the same week or the same month. Developing a project usually takes a long time, and I'm not always able to take a second look immediately.

Dear authors, while you should write in whatever font or size or spacing is comfortable for you, before you send to your editor, always make sure it is double-spaced, in a standard style font, at 12pt size. #pubtip

Oh, this is a really smart question to ask yourself. #querytip