Stay Warm With These Query Tips

Well, friends; I didn’t meet my deadline. I know I could have, but the manuscript wouldn’t have been all that it could have been. I made the decision to be patient, work on my manuscript, query MS 1 and wait for the right time. Publishing isn’t about rushing, it’s about taking the time to perfect your art.

So, while I’m a little glum about this, I’m confident there will be other opportunities.

Anyway, cheers to a better February than January. Grab a cup of coffee, a cozy afghan and curl up on the couch with there query tips.

@gordonwarnock “If you try to find ways around my submission guidelines, I’ll think you’ll try to find ways around my edits, etc. #querytip

@EliseCapron “Sign your query letters. If I can’t find your NAME, that is a problem. (Yes this happens, way too often.)#pubtip”

@hannahnpbowman ”If you get an offer on a query, send other agents courtesy email with “OFFER” in subject.#querytip”

@dreamoforgonon “Proofread. Did you spell ‘query’ and ‘manuscript’ correctly? Because those are pretty big ones. #querytip”

@AgentShea “#Writers: Revisions between agents/authors are quite common before offering representation. Take these opportunities seriously.#querytip”

@kristenwEditor “Having a hard time describing the plot in your query? The problem could be your ms itself, and it might be time to dig back in. #querytip”

@jawlitagent “One paragraph about yourself is enough. Make sure to focus on what’s really important: your manuscript/ pitch. #querytip”

@dreamoforgonon “Try for something more creative than The Elders, The Order, The Guardians, etc. for your ominous lurking plot device force. #querytip”

@jawlitagent “Y’know what’s not the right response to me writing that I won’t open attachments in queries? To send me the SAME attachment again.#querytip”

@wolfonwater “#querytip : Formatting matters. A query that looks sloppy can indicate sloppy writing. Take the time to make it clean and precise.”