Shannon Hassan
@ShannonHassan
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
15 MSWL
11 Tips

[2/2] Q: Do you like seeing really creative formats for queries? A: No, better to follow submission guidelines & keep it simple. #querytip

Shannon Hassan
@ShannonHassan
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
15 MSWL
11 Tips

Sharing a couple of questions from last night’s Agent Q&A--Q: Do you need to prepare a book proposal for a memoir? A: Yes. #querytip [1/2]

Lane Heymont
@LaneHeymont
Literary Agent
Literary Agent. Connoisseur of horror, schadenfreude, and caffeine. Founder of @TheTobiasAgency . Opinions are my own. (he/him)
65 MSWL
2 AskAgent
477 Tips

Most agents/editors know in the first 3-5 pages whether they like your story. Some in the first paragraph. Come in guns blazing! #querytip

Lane Heymont
@LaneHeymont
Literary Agent
Literary Agent. Connoisseur of horror, schadenfreude, and caffeine. Founder of @TheTobiasAgency . Opinions are my own. (he/him)
65 MSWL
2 AskAgent
477 Tips

Don't tell us that we are just an obstacle in your way to getting published. It's not nice and sounds confrontational. #querytip

Lisa Abellera
@LisaAbellera
Literary Agent
Literary agent w/@K_C_Associates, book designer, writer, VONA alum, Filipina/Pinay, and lover of all things books 📚🦄🧙🏽‍♂️🐲🧞‍♀️👾🤖💃🏽🕵️‍♀️👮🏽‍♀️✍🏾📚
102 MSWL
42 AskAgent
44 Tips
Lisa Abellera
@LisaAbellera
Literary Agent
Literary agent w/@K_C_Associates, book designer, writer, VONA alum, Filipina/Pinay, and lover of all things books 📚🦄🧙🏽‍♂️🐲🧞‍♀️👾🤖💃🏽🕵️‍♀️👮🏽‍♀️✍🏾📚
102 MSWL
42 AskAgent
44 Tips

MT @the1stdaughter: If you get an offer from an agent & accept be sure to send a quick note to anyone you've sent out queries too. #querytip

P.S. Literary Agency
@PSLiterary
Literary Agency
Representing a diverse list of internationally published, award-winning, bestselling and debut creators.
3007 MSWL
71 AskAgent
3 Queries
179 Tips

Looking for #pubtip #writingtips or #querytip? Check out our pinterest buff.ly/1pLnZgg  for all that and more!

Lane Heymont
@LaneHeymont
Literary Agent
Literary Agent. Connoisseur of horror, schadenfreude, and caffeine. Founder of @TheTobiasAgency . Opinions are my own. (he/him)
65 MSWL
2 AskAgent
477 Tips

Don't be the Michael Bay of writing. Stories aren't adjectives, just like movies aren't special effects. #querytip #writetip

Katie Shea Boutillier
@AgentShea
Literary Agent
VP/Rights Director & Lit Agent w/ DMLA, specializing in commercial adult fiction & young adult. Open to queries as of 8/15/23 Query email: ksbqueries@gmail.com
17 MSWL
62 Tips

#querytip - If you ask me to recommend other agents after I reject your query, please do not expect me to respond.

Lane Heymont
@LaneHeymont
Literary Agent
Literary Agent. Connoisseur of horror, schadenfreude, and caffeine. Founder of @TheTobiasAgency . Opinions are my own. (he/him)
65 MSWL
2 AskAgent
477 Tips

TRUTH! “@M_A_Patterson: #querytip Don't assume an agent will like your story b/c of their ethnicity. Don't. It's pretentious. @jawlitagent

Lane Heymont
@LaneHeymont
Literary Agent
Literary Agent. Connoisseur of horror, schadenfreude, and caffeine. Founder of @TheTobiasAgency . Opinions are my own. (he/him)
65 MSWL
2 AskAgent
477 Tips

I tweet #querytip(s) to help those in the query process, because I've been there! I keep things light, because querying and rejections SUCK!

Lane Heymont
@LaneHeymont
Literary Agent
Literary Agent. Connoisseur of horror, schadenfreude, and caffeine. Founder of @TheTobiasAgency . Opinions are my own. (he/him)
65 MSWL
2 AskAgent
477 Tips

Do NOT query until your manuscript is COMPLETED. You won't even earn a rejection. Just a "finish your ms and then query"! #querytip

Abby Saul
@BookySaul
Literary Agent
agent at The Lark Group (@LarkWords), reader of books, hiker of trails | she/her
75 MSWL
8 Queries
70 Tips

What is it (genre)? How long is it (word count)? Don't overlook the basics in your query! #querytip

Lane Heymont
@LaneHeymont
Literary Agent
Literary Agent. Connoisseur of horror, schadenfreude, and caffeine. Founder of @TheTobiasAgency . Opinions are my own. (he/him)
65 MSWL
2 AskAgent
477 Tips

Psst! I’m not an agent. Do not query me directly. Visit our website theseymouragency.com for submission guidelines. #querytip

Lane Heymont
@LaneHeymont
Literary Agent
Literary Agent. Connoisseur of horror, schadenfreude, and caffeine. Founder of @TheTobiasAgency . Opinions are my own. (he/him)
65 MSWL
2 AskAgent
477 Tips
Lane Heymont
@LaneHeymont
Literary Agent
Literary Agent. Connoisseur of horror, schadenfreude, and caffeine. Founder of @TheTobiasAgency . Opinions are my own. (he/him)
65 MSWL
2 AskAgent
477 Tips

It's always good to personalize your query, without coming across as "sucking up". #querytip

Lane Heymont
@LaneHeymont
Literary Agent
Literary Agent. Connoisseur of horror, schadenfreude, and caffeine. Founder of @TheTobiasAgency . Opinions are my own. (he/him)
65 MSWL
2 AskAgent
477 Tips

99.999999% of the time reputable agents wont contact authors asking to rep them. Unless, you're already a phenomenon. #querytip

Lane Heymont
@LaneHeymont
Literary Agent
Literary Agent. Connoisseur of horror, schadenfreude, and caffeine. Founder of @TheTobiasAgency . Opinions are my own. (he/him)
65 MSWL
2 AskAgent
477 Tips

There's a difference between passion and arrogance. Your query needs to show passion. Passion is OPEN to collaboration. #querytip #writetip

Lane Heymont
@LaneHeymont
Literary Agent
Literary Agent. Connoisseur of horror, schadenfreude, and caffeine. Founder of @TheTobiasAgency . Opinions are my own. (he/him)
65 MSWL
2 AskAgent
477 Tips

Query through appropriate channels and then WAIT. We're not sitting on your query for laughs. Agenting for clients is a 24/7 job. #querytip

Jessica Schmeidler
@TheWriteShadow
Literary Agent
My eyes sting, my hands are shaking, and the coffee is never strong enough... Welcome to my literary reality. Literary Agent, Golden Wheat Literary
10 MSWL
56 Tips

BTW, I am an acquisitions editor, not an agent. #pitmad #querytip