In this interview I discuss what makes for perfect #books, the ideal #querytip, the process of #literary representation, what I'm #readingforpleasure and the day in the life of #tridentmediagroup #agent #markgottlieb duotrope.com/interview/agen…

HEEEEYYY!!!! I'm closing to queries 10/1. I'll reopen briefly before the end of the year 11/1 - 11/15.

If you want to query me nows the time to get it in before I temporarily close up.

#querytip #amquerying

Hope this thread helps someone! It's my favorite way to begin a revision!

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#amquerying #writingcommunity #querytip

If you can't eliminate that scene, find ways to cut and make what's left more vivid and emotionally resonant.

For scenes that were out of order, take a close look at your plot. There's a reason you didn't remember it correctly.

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Forgotten scenes are probably not as necessary and could be drastically cut down or eliminated. Take only the very important elements and see if you can fit them in somewhere else.

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Include character arc and plot--whatever you can remember. No more than 1-2 paragraphs.

ONLY THEN-go to your manuscript.

Write a paragraph for every scene.

Compare the versions.

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#amwriting #amrevising advice thread---

Wait 6-8 weeks.

Do not look at your manuscript, synopsis, or query letter.

BEFORE LOOKING AT YOUR MANUSCRIPT:
From memory, write every scene of your novel in order. Put remembered ones wherever you happen to remember them.

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Your work may not be a good fit for my list or for our agency as a whole, that doesn’t mean it’s not publishable. Find the agent that really connects with the work & wants to champion it. Don’t re-query me with the same project I’ve already passed on. #querytip

Is your inciting incident clearly evident in your synopsis if it doesn’t happen within the initial 5-page sample? #querytip

A #querytip thread as I go through queries, and submissions today:
Your synopsis should show the beats of your plot. It is not a longer version of your query letter & should contain paragraphs (not just one block of text).

Make sure it’s engaging to read as well.

Exactly ❤️
#querytip

Another #querytip - almost every book has elements of other genres laced throughout. Please specify the genre in terms of the core readership of your book. Ex: Science fiction novel, not erotic science fiction paranormal romantic suspense novel.

Hallo buddies! If you don't send your writing along with your query email, I can't evaluate it! I have 2000 emails in my submissions at any given time & don't have the time to chase you down - pls follow submission guidelines! Thanks! #subtip #querytip

After spending some time in my query box this morning, looks like it's time for a retweet. #amquerying #querytip

Friendly/helpful #QueryTip for those #AmQuerying from #WritingCommunity: I enjoy #ShortStories & #Novella format but they present challenges in trying to sell short works to a #publisher. Much easier to sell those alongside a full-length #Novel so let's see both or all three!

Got a query addressed to Mr. Hoogland today - While the resemblance between @mike_hoogland and I is uncanny and our names are very similar 🙃might I suggest double checking that submission before you hit send today
#querytip #SlushInsight #mistakeshappen ❤️

Writers— “contemporary” and “realistic” are often used as synonyms when describing genre, but they’re not. Ex: a realistic/real world novel set in 2002? That’s historical. (Gah I know—we are old! 😆) #querytip

Same. Simple fact: the more your agent knows, the better they can manage your career and represent your true wishes. #querytip

It seems as though now that it’s September all the #query letters come flooding in. Here’s a quick #querytip: Summer may be slow in publishing but feel free to query me any time of the year—it doesn’t have to wait until September!

#QueryTip! Don’t query until you get feedback on your pitch from someone who is unfamiliar with your manuscript. They will be able to point out holes that are invisible to you/someone who has read the MS already. #Triadatip