Literary Agent
#QueryTip Know category, genre, and word count, as well as 2-3 recent comps, published in the last three years with strong sales: “[TITLE] is [COMP] meets [COMP] with ________ of [COMP]." Then explain how the book fits into the market + reader appeal. #amquerying
Editor
Literary Agent
#QueryTip: use normal font sizes. I cannot read your tiny font!!
Literary Agent
JenniferMarchSoloway @marchsoloway
@agentemurph @taralazar @AliMoss @joanpaq @tiffanygharvey @SteveJankousky @literaticat @JoyceGrackle Our guidelines allow one to send another ms anytime, I still suggest taking a breath before you do to think about the draft, the pitch, the place in the market for the story, and if the agent would be the right fit for the project.Lastly, a #QueryTip:
Send queries in rounds, adhering to each agent’s submission guidelines. Don’t send all at once. Give yourself time between each submission round to rethink your strategy and pitch, revise, etc.
Best of luck!
Literary Agent
Reminder to writers: When you get an offer make sure you let all the agents who have your work know, not just the ones who have requested pages but the ones with just a query too
#querytip #querying #WritingCommunity
Literary Agent
Although not our most viewed videos, they are the most fun to film. #pubtip listening to agents talk about their recent reads also gives insight into how they look at and for submissions: What We Read in February 2021 youtu.be/T9xaNCUoOog
Editor
When it's time to query, DON'T be afraid but DO make sure you're ready. That means check the guidelines and revise, have beta or critique partners look at it, and get it in the best shape possible. #querytip #asktheeditor
Editor
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…
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
I keep seeing writers stress over having a hook in their queries, and I’m here to tell you that they’re not worth the stress! As in, having one doesn’t make or break your query :) #querytip
Editor
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
Literary Agency
Back with another #querytip from agent @MWBelford! Writers: how do you find your comps?
Literary Agent
#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.
jerichowriters.com/synopsis/#:~:t…
Literary Agent
Gina Panettieri @ginapanettieri
3/3 They should be recent, from the last 2 or 3 years, and be books that performed well, but not books from established stars that sell on that writer’s history. Books from larger publishers are preferable. Self-pub comps are tough due to price differences with trad publishers.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
Literary Agent
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
Literary Agent
Query trend: Word counts way outside the standard for the genre/age group. 😬
#amagenting #querytip
Editor
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
Literary Agent
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…
Literary Agency
6 Tips for Following Up with a Literary Agent #querytip youtu.be/qN-qnqWFwNc via @YouTube
