Quick #querytip!

Please make sure that whatever email address you're sending your query from, you will retain access to no matter what.

Ex: sometimes folks send from their work email, to later leave the job. Then there's no real way for us to get in contact.

#amquerying

Query Tip: Want your query to stand out? Your subject shouldn't just say "Query." Because those emails get combined together w/ the others w/ the same subject. Try this:
TITLE by NAME (GENRE) or follow submission guidelines regarding subject if given
#writerscommunity #querytip

Manuscript Word Count. The golden number is 85K to 90K words for adult books. Digital work is often shorter. Science fiction and Fantasy may go up to 120K. Genres for younger readers like YA MG etc get shorter as the reader gets younger. #Querytip #WritingCommunity @CorvisieroLit

Please follow directions. If you don’t meet the requirements for this round, just wait. Don’t do this. #querytip

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Thriller / Mystery / Crime writers especially but also for everyone: Stop putting “for male and female readers” in your query.

It leaves folx out AND tells me nothing about your audience. In fact, it immediately IRKS me.

This is your friendly reminder to make sure you have accepted all changes in your document and deleted all comments before sending it out. 😬

#Querytip #amquerying #amwriting

GUESS WHAT?

My query box is officially open again! Please be sure to take a look at my MSWL, and I can't wait to see all the lovelies! ❤️
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#QueryTip: One of the first things I do in my editorial work is a pass for market sensitivity. If you're using ableist language, removing it is something you can do to save everyone a bit of time down the line. I suggest my authors consult this resource:

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#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.