I don't have a public track record because I am new. That's fine! That's how careers work! But it also means I can tell immediately you're just saying words in your query letter. It looks better when you've done your research. #querytip #subtip

If I request your manuscript, please send it in the same thread as your query. You don't need to change the subject line either. I promise I'll see it. #querytip

#querytip Reconsider including comp titles if the only two you have are over 10 years old.

If all you’re including are older titles, it makes me question whether or not you’re in touch with the current market and popular tropes and such in your genre.

Y’all.

If you’re querying an agent, I don’t recommend a) disparaging the entire job of an agent, or b) ranting about how stupid you think writing queries is.

THIS IS NOT THE WAY TO GET AN AGENT’S (positive) ATTENTION

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Kim and James continued on to talk about the top 10 reasons your submission was rejected! #QueryTip youtu.be/ZtnV52WITbw?a

I received a request on a submission that I read the entire manuscript rather than just the first pages, as the book has a “slow start.” Remember, dear author, I’m only the first in a long line of readers that you need to hook with those first pages. #writetip #querytip

An author asked me if there were any mistakes in a query that were unforgivable? My response: #querytip marycmoore.com/index.php/2019…

When you come across a witchcraft query and the first lines give you chills... #amagenting #querytip #amquerying 😍

It takes striking the right balance between dialogue and narrative in order to create a fully integrated experience in which a reader can immerse themselves.

That's all I've got for this thread....for now. 🙃 I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

There are, of course, exceptions, such as epistolary novels through a series of letters or (as seen more recently) exchanges in text messages. Any rule can be broken, so long as it's broken well and the craft renders highly effective results. #subtips

A story that has no narrative keeps the reader from experiencing the story directly as we can never get close enough to the character. Similarly, a story that has almost no dialogue will cut the reader off from everything that occurs outside of the mind of the character. #subtips

Getting to know all those internal layers of a MC secures reader investment into the plight of the character. Experiencing the inner thoughts and emotions through the character's observations and reactions helps create a strong emotional pull. #subtips

should also reflect your character's personality...which makes finding your character's voice so important. While dialogue is great at showing how characters relate to one another, the narrative helps connect character to reader. #subtips

The same is true for your character. By showing how they respond and interact with each other, the reader should pick up on what their relationship looks like and means. Friend? Lover? Sworn enemy? Awkward acquaintance? Each relationship has its own unique language and

Dialogue depicts how one character connects to another character. We all have different ways we communicate depending on who we're with, what environment we're in, as well as how we *emotionally* respond to these things. #subtips

Remember when you’re considering an agent, it’s not the quantity of sales that matter but the quality that does. #pubtip #querytip

Please do not call literary agency offices to follow up on your queries. For the love of Pete. #querytip

this is the best example of a story description i have ever seen #querytip obvi lolol

A few things I love seeing in a query:

1. Brevity
2. Twitter or IG handle
3. A hook that makes me swat whoever is sitting beside me (usually my husband) and say, “Listen to this!!!!!!!”
4. Info about you! Especially fun stuff that gives me a sense for your personality

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That’s so funny, because I’m getting all the queries with super high word counts. 😂🤷🏼‍♀️ Guys, even in adult high fantasies, I really don’t want to be reading a book longer than 130k words. I just don’t have that kind of time and I bet you can probably tighten it. #querytip