How do you know whether to keep going on queries when you’re getting rejected without much feedback? I was getting requests and then took a break to revise based on an agent’s comments and now the same query is not doing as well.
Kendall
2 years ago
I am struggling with deciding on how much is too much for a query. I’ve seen queries that give away almost entire plot lines and others that seem sparse and leave the reader wanting to know more. Do you have any tips on how to give enough information to an agent without going overboard?
Kendall
2 years ago
I’ve seen queries that give away almost entire plot lines and others that seem sparse and leave the reader wanting to know more. Do you have any tips on how to give enough information to an agent without going overboard?
Susan E. Schipper
2 years ago
Hi!
My question/concern is what is the best method of selecting the person you should send your query to ?!
Thank you ! 🙂
shaqwanda
2 years ago
What is the best way to approach a query letter when your novel is dual perspective?
1. Any tips for staying sane while on submission, aside from working on something new? How often do you like to hear from your agent?
2. How can writers mentally shift from querying to the subs process, especially after having received so many rejections? How does one start to believe in their story again, once agented?
Good morning,
What advice do you have when it comes to comps?
Thanks!
Diane
Amitha
2 years ago
For the queries session, which steps would you require following to write a query. Also, should you include your pitch in the query, or should you use the pitch as a starting point to grow from?
Ammy
2 years ago
If the main concept on your manuscript is too difficult to explain in a query letter, is it better to leave that part out of the query and focus on something else? I know unique concepts are easy ways to grab an agents attention, but what if the concept is kinda hard to explain on one or two sentences?
Heidi
2 years ago
If an agency is a “no” from one means “no” from all and you’ve been rejected by one…should you not query a different agent from that agency if they request your query from a pitch contest?
Mary
2 years ago
I’m ready to query a manuscript written in rhyme which has won a contest. All of my other polished manuscripts are in prose. Should I mention this in my query? (That I normally write in prose?) Do agents want to see/know we can do a variety of things up front?
Megan C
2 years ago
The lower MG age range and the chapter book age range seem to have a lot of overlap. If you have a book that falls into that overlap, do you have any advice on the best way to query to agents?
WOW!! Soooo much information! Absolutely LOVED this presentation! Mary does a fantastic job of making the query letter writing process clear and concise (as our query letters should be).
On queries: Is shorter sweeter?
How do you know whether to keep going on queries when you’re getting rejected without much feedback? I was getting requests and then took a break to revise based on an agent’s comments and now the same query is not doing as well.
I am struggling with deciding on how much is too much for a query. I’ve seen queries that give away almost entire plot lines and others that seem sparse and leave the reader wanting to know more. Do you have any tips on how to give enough information to an agent without going overboard?
I’ve seen queries that give away almost entire plot lines and others that seem sparse and leave the reader wanting to know more. Do you have any tips on how to give enough information to an agent without going overboard?
Hi!
My question/concern is what is the best method of selecting the person you should send your query to ?!
Thank you ! 🙂
What is the best way to approach a query letter when your novel is dual perspective?
1. Any tips for staying sane while on submission, aside from working on something new? How often do you like to hear from your agent?
2. How can writers mentally shift from querying to the subs process, especially after having received so many rejections? How does one start to believe in their story again, once agented?
Can you speak a little about R&Rs (Revise & Resubmit)? What is the etiquette when offered an R&R? Are they desirable?
Good morning,
What advice do you have when it comes to comps?
Thanks!
Diane
For the queries session, which steps would you require following to write a query. Also, should you include your pitch in the query, or should you use the pitch as a starting point to grow from?
If the main concept on your manuscript is too difficult to explain in a query letter, is it better to leave that part out of the query and focus on something else? I know unique concepts are easy ways to grab an agents attention, but what if the concept is kinda hard to explain on one or two sentences?
If an agency is a “no” from one means “no” from all and you’ve been rejected by one…should you not query a different agent from that agency if they request your query from a pitch contest?
I’m ready to query a manuscript written in rhyme which has won a contest. All of my other polished manuscripts are in prose. Should I mention this in my query? (That I normally write in prose?) Do agents want to see/know we can do a variety of things up front?
The lower MG age range and the chapter book age range seem to have a lot of overlap. If you have a book that falls into that overlap, do you have any advice on the best way to query to agents?
How does submitting to agents and editors simultaneously impact the chances of an agent taking on your project/s?
Thank you so much, Mary!
WOW!! Soooo much information! Absolutely LOVED this presentation! Mary does a fantastic job of making the query letter writing process clear and concise (as our query letters should be).