Hey writers, you are welcome to re-query me with a new project or the same project *if you've made significant changes to the manuscript.* No need to reach out and ask permission first—just feel free to send it through the website form! #querytip

Please, please. Follow the query guidelines. And a reminder, you may NOT query more than one agent within Writers House at a time! #amquerying #querytrenches #querytip

Just a PSA, there is a difference between wonder and wander. #querytip

#amquerying #amwriting #querytip There are some people claiming to be "insiders" or "experts" who may be offering outdated, counter-productive or straight-up bad advice, (largely b/c they are not experts or insiders). Take care to note the source of advice before you follow it.

On today's Agent Monday post meet new Associate #LiteraryAgent Zabe Ellor @ZREllor of @JDLitAgency in this Q&A! marielamba.wordpress.com/2019/03/04/age… #MondayBlogs #pubtip #querytip #amwriting #amwritingfantasy #kidlit #scifi #fantasy #publishing #diversity

This is such a good #querytip! Trying to create your own hype like this tends to ring false. Just tell us about the story -- a compelling premise will speak for itself.

#querytip: If your query reads like soundbites from movie trailers, you're doing it wrong. While a "non-stop thrill ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat & leaving you gasping for more" may work for the @Avengers, it doesn't make me want to read your mss.

#querytip Being selective & purposeful in the agents you query will go a lot farther than throwing your story at any and every agent you can.

i.e. querying an agent with a genre they specifically say they don’t want is a sure way to get an auto rejection.

Loves, please be aware that forwarding your query repeatedly every weak w no text isn't a good way to follow up. It makes the inbox more unwieldy and doesn't reflect well on communication skills. If/when you follow up, please say new words about why. #querytip #subtip

An author asked me how to not come off creepy in their query letter, which sparked the idea for this post: Personalizing The Query: How Much Is Too Much? #querytip marycmoore.com/index.php/2019…

Do You Know The Difference Between Literary, Upmarket and Commercial Fiction?

Knowing how to categorize your work is one of the most important skills a writer needs to know–especially while querying. Here’s an infographic to help. bit.ly/1WLrOpD #writetip #querytip

In this newsletter, you can read a real query, in full, that I picked out of the slush pile and then went on to sell the book. For subscribers. #amquerying #querytip

I spent 5 years blogging about publishing, #writetip & #querytip advice.

Today, I rounded up some of my best posts: carlywatters.com/2019/02/21/bes…

Enjoy!

Random #querytip: Voice doesn’t always mean the dialogue or the thoughts/italics that come from your main character. Most of the time, it’s actually your sentence structures and your word choices. So, how can you best convey your style, and your character, through words?

#amquerying #querytip #amediting #amwriting #amreading #askagent

It's almost time! Join us at 7:30 to discuss WHICH PUBLISHING PATH IS BEST FOR YOU! #amwriting #amquerying #querytip Don't forget to ask any questions and use the #Publishable tag. youtube.com/watch?v=E1jAvu…

If your prologue is the length of your sample pages, perhaps rethink its need to be a prologue and not Chapter 1. Or pepper the backstory throughout the work instead. #querytip

I do not personalize rejections on query letters, only on requested material. So asking me to change my form letter to "prove" I've read your query won't be happening. Please don't do this, it's strange. #querytip

If you're a querying writer who has been previously published, it'd be really helpful to also include the title/genre/and pub date of your previous works. Merely saying "I've been published before," doesn't give agents a clear enough picture. #pubtip #querytip

I know writing a query isn't fun but I really need you to write one. When you send me 10 pages with just "Hope it makes you smile!", I don't know what I'm looking at or what set of expectations to put on the pages. #querytip