ACTUAL thing, hill I will die on, creators #querytip #subtip - do NOT be exclusive with you unless an agent ASKS you to be. And even then, maybe only be exclusive with them if they're actively giving you a lot of notes, and then as a gesture of good faith - you both are giving-

So much about publishing is timing. SO. MUCH. #askagent #QueryTip

For the evening crowd: please enjoy this video of me roasting my early writing.
We all start somewhere. Keep at it! #amwriting #QueryTip

Hot tip, just don't reply at all! When people reply it feels like my inbox is spawning! #querytip

1) Don't send nasty replies to rejection letters
2) See #1
3) But it's a FUNNY nasty reply!
4) See #1

#querytip

43,000 words is too short! #querytip

"I don't do middle grade" #MSWL

So, we all start somewhere.
Here's a new video, in which I roast my early writing for you.
Spoiler alert: IT'S BAD. 😂
Enjoy.
#amwriting #querytip #amediting

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#QueryTip The querying process can be frustrating. Don't give up. Keep writing. Work on other projects. Celebrate victories, large and small. If you write a great scene, celebrate. If you get good feedback, celebrate. Then when you get an agent, celebrate! #amquerying #amwriting

#QueryTip If I request a revise and resubmit, and in the meantime, you receive an offer of representation, please let me know right away, even if it hasn't been six months. An R&R from me means I really like the project + hope for another chance with you. #amquerying #amrevising

📢 Over the moon to welcome @LinaLanglee as Junior Literary Agent at the Kate Nash Literary Agency 🎉 🍾🥳 #literaryagents #amwriting #amreading #querytip

If it's really a problem and the book needs to be split in two or something, I'll recommend that. But I will never reject solely based on word count.
That said, it's pretty easy for me to tell on pg1 if those words are all used wisely. Make it sharp. #askagent #querytip

#QueryTip I look for clients who have established critique groups and beta readers. Although I'm editorial, I am only one person with a limited experience, and I might miss a nuance. Multiple eyes on your project will help you produce your best work. #amquerying #amwritng

The Successful Use of Comp Titles in a Query #querytip bookendsliterary.com/2018/08/07/the…

So I read queries on the treadmill most often.
Here's a sample of thoughts I have while reading actual queries.
#querytip #writetip #askagent #amquerying
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just popping in here with your regular Monday morning reminder that if your adult lit fic MS is clocking in at 200,000 words, that's going to be a major red flag for me when reviewing submissions. #querytip

To Please Everyone Means Pleasing No One--Query Advice #querytip bookendsliterary.com/2018/08/02/to-…

K, so…looks like 50+ queries came in before 8/1 (you guys… *headdesk*), and about 50 have come in today so far. I’m a little rusty, but that seems like a lot for one day… #querytip

If your work is ready, you shouldn't hold back on sending out queries until a Twitter pitch contest happens. Most agents tend to find their clients from the slush in their inboxes 99% of the time. #querytip

Happy August! 😎 Please note that @AlisonFargis, @EmMorgen, and @maddestofburts are now closed to submissions until September 1!

The rest of our agents are still open, and you can find all the info you need on how to query them here: bit.ly/2qSkq1b #querytip