#QueryTip: New adult isn't a trade publishing category, and imprints need books categorized as either adult or YA when submitted. If you're querying an agent, please be aware of this, and that it's more work if we have to navigate the revisions to re-categorize a book pre-sub!

Here’s a little tip about longlines to spice up your Friday! ❤️✨ Enjoy your weekend.
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I received one query tonight that 1, was over 100K words, 2, was previously published, and 3, it was sent to myself and one of my Westwood colleagues simultaneously.
Please, just read the submission guidelines. Do a little research. That's all I ask.
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Remember that in this case… quantity leads to quality. You won’t get better if you don’t write!❤️✨
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#QueryTip: Not everyone knows, so I thought I’d jump on to mention, a query and synopsis are not the same thing. The query is like the back cover copy, it’s a tool to hook the reader into wanting to read the pages…

PS, please avoid comping to Stephen King and Dan Brown and James Patterson, just in general. There are so many reasons, and so many other comps out there. #QueryTip

Excellent thread about how to find comps! #amwriting #QueryTip

Don’t get cute.
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It’s finally Friday❤️… Here’s a query tip for everyone. Make sure you always read a query agents guidelines. They are only there to help you!
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Hey guys I know you want an offer of publication, but if something sets off alarm bells, don't jump in anyway. A publisher will not ask you for money. That's a huge red flag. #pubtip #querytip #asktheeditor

#QueryTip: It’s a good idea to have someone who knows nothing about your book read your query before you send it out. They don’t even have to be an writer. The point is to see if anything about it is confusing because if it is for them it will be to us too. #amquerying #amwriting

#QueryTip: Authors, do not self reject!
What do I mean by this?
In my inbox lately I can feel how frustrated authors are right now. And I get it. Querying is tough! But let's talk about some not so great trends I've seen recently in my inbox.
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Happy Hump-Day!❤️ Make sure you practice mastering transitional words and phrases. It helps your work flow better and keeps the reader invested!
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Editing and Query Tip!❤️✨ Make sure to keep your query short and sweet and edit it down if you need too!❤️
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Query Update: I have gone through all the queries that were able to make it to me from the Prospect Site through June. Lots of tough choices were made.
Remember a no now, it's a no forever. So if you heavily revise or have a new MS I'm happy to review.
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Brevity is the essence of good style. #querytip

Update to authors: I have 24 submissions left!

10 Fulls/14 Partials

However, it's my wedding month. So, most likely pausing to handle personal things/take off 2 weeks in the middle.
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Our query submissions recently reopened, so here’s a tip for when you decide to join in on the fun!❤️✨ Avoid unnecessary information about yourself, tell us the best of the best!
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Note to authors using Word: Resolving a comment does not delete it. I get a number of submissions with resolved comments still in the comment section. Make sure you go through and actually delete them before you send. #QueryTip #AmQuerying

Today has been a tough day, and I've had to make some really hard decisions in my inbox and let go of some really amazing projects. Please know, that a no from me is never a no from future projects. Please consider me again. Sometimes timing just isn't on our side. #querytip