Literary Agent
Kaitlyn Johnson - closed to queries @RedPenKaitlyn
This makes me laugh and cry because, despite pleasure reads only being at 4 right now, I've technically read probably between 50-60 full books this year.Just most aren't published yet! š¤£šš
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Final note:
Keep this in mind when considering agenting, whether as a job or just an interest.
I don't get paid for any of that reading. I get paid when the book sells. Which may or may not happen. This is why burnout is real
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Editor
When writing, donāt try to please everyone. You must have a target audience, and your betas and editor must be part of that target audience.
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Literary Agency
A valuable tip that sometimes we forget to follow. Keep it simple, donāt overcomplicate things! If it seems too complicated for you, it definitely is for the reader. āØā¤ļø
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Literary Agent
Writers: This is your reminder to check in on your full/partial requests. Don't just CNR if you haven't tried to reach out, even if it's been a while. ā¤ļø
And because someone will likely ask, I think check-ins at 3 month intervals is completely acceptable. ā¤ļø#QueryTip
Literary Agent
#querytip Tweeting at me to ask what my email address is so you can send me a query isn't the best look. My email address is literally right there on my Twitter profile.
Literary Agent
#QueryTip: making the font on your query letter smaller so it will all fit on one page just in fact makes it harder for me to read š #WritingCommunity
Literary Agent
A little while back I added the option to submit to me through Query Manager and you know, I really like it. It allows me to respond to every query I get so authors arenāt left just waiting. So feel free to use this option to query me & spread the word #QueryTip
Literary Agency
Time for another tip! Try not to proofread your work right after you finish writing it. Take some time and come back to it!ā¤ļøāØ
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Literary Agent
I've seen an increasing # of queries in my inbox w/ word counts well over 200K. There are word count standards for a reason & hitting so high above them isn't doing you any favors. Getting that # down to standards could be the difference between a yes & no #Querytip #amwriting
Literary Agent
If you're a person of color or from an underrepresented group, make it clear early in your query even if it has nothing to do with your book project. Agents & publishers are looking for projects by underrep authors. #querytip
Literary Agent
If youāve queried me before, feel free to query me again with a new manuscript. Iāve taken on clientsā book 2 or 3. It shows you have perseverance, tenacity, and a knowledge of the industry, that you donāt take it personally, because itās not personal.
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Literary Agent
3/3 #querytip Agency websites typically list what each agent there wants. It will only help you if you target an agent who wants what you write. If you then want to send it to another at that agency & are unsure you should, just ask if itās ok. #amquerying good luck! šš»
Literary Agent
2/3 #querytip first, it wonāt help in any way and may, probably will, come across as lazyā¦like you couldnāt take the time to research what that agencyās people read and therefore which agent you should target. #amquerying
Literary Agent
1/3 #querytip Please donāt query every agent at a particular agency in one email. First, we have multiple agents because we donāt all read the same book types. Why would you want to query someone who reads predominantly non-fiction when you write sci-fi, for example? #amquerying
Literary Agent
#querytip: I have recently noticed a lot of queries that do a great job of outlining the action plot, but neglect to delve into the personal stakes and emotional arcs.
As an agent who loves connecting with characters, this is information I'd love to see in the pitch!
Literary Agent
I offer R&Rs on occasion & am always happy to see revised queries (even if I havenāt offered an R&R, Iām okay w re-queries). But if you do this, you need to tell me what you changed in your query letter! Tell me about all that revision work you did, I want to hear it! #QueryTip
Editor
Friendly reminder that if you are querying, wait at least 6 months before deciding to self-publishā¦ and if you do, follow up with the agents or publishers you queried with to withdraw your application before you self-publish in case one of them is interested. #querytip
Editor
Editor
Getting 0 requests?
1. Check your query. Not sure how to write one? There are tons of articles. I've even tweeted about it. Take time to learn.
2. Sample pages. How's your opening? Did you edit? Get critique? Pull us in, make us care. #querytip #asktheeditor#querytrenches
Literary Agent
If any of your previous work has been published, let us know in your query letter! We would love to check it out! #QueryTip