#QueryTips

I just opened for queries on Thursday afternoon and have already received hundreds of submissions. One thing I ask (via query manager) is to include comps of recently published, similar books in your query. They are important throughout the publishing process! #QueryTips

“Not for me.” “Didn’t connect.” It’s easy to take rejection personally. But every agent is just one reader. Your job? Find the right one. #AmQuerying #QueryTips

#QueryTips We understand sending lots of queries out at the same time. BUT! Make sure you’re not sending to two agents at the same agency. Prioritize one agent and match their manuscript wishlist with your query!

To the writer wondering if their story is “too weird”: Weird is marketable. Weird is memorable. Just make sure weird also has structure. Otherwise, it’s chaos in a trench coat. #AmWriting #QueryTips

"Not for me" "Didn’t connect" "Doesn’t fit my list" If you’ve ever wanted to scream into the void after reading one of those—this post is for you. 👉 #QueryTips #writingcommunity #amwriting #amquerying

Don’t forget to mention comps in your query! Even if your work is the most original title in the world, include comps. #QueryTips

One of the most important parts of your query is a good hook or logline! Make sure to research examples! A strong hook will help catch an agent's attention. #querytips #cmalit #writingtips #writing

Your agent is going to be your partner for–potentially–years to come. They are going to be your fighters for your book. So don’t overthink your query. Let your manuscript shine and let the agent see what and who they’ll be working with! Don’t be afraid to be yourself. #querytips

Lunch break #askagent! Anyone got any questions? In the meantime, here's a thread of #querytips!

Let your passion shine through in your query! Don’t get too caught up in the formal aspect of it all and let that cloud how in love you are with your manuscript. #querytips

As a general reminder, CMA is a boutique agency with multiple agents. Don't forget to specify who you're querying in your email, and avoid querying two agents at once with the same project. Wait to hear back from one agent before reaching out to another. #QueryTips

Interested in querying us? Agents @claire_m_harris and @carlywatters have some #querytips for you!

If you’re lucky enough to get feedback about your query or partial from an agent, don’t take it for granted! We don’t have time to do that for everyone, and it means we see a lot of potential in your work that we want to help you draw out. #QueryTips

Some #querytips as a lit intern and past querying writer myself. This is also to ease some minds as well 🩷 🧵 1. You do NOT need writing credentials. It doesn't matter if you went to school for bio-engineering or didn't go to school at all, as long as your book is, for the most

In the depths of querying? Agents @claire_m_harris and @carlywatters have some #querytips for you!

We like to think of @JLew100 as querying royalty. Not only is she good at writing a query but she's fantastic when it comes to the submission process. Whether you're querying cold or via pitching, read her advice. #amquerying #querytips #amwriting

Before sending a query out, do research on the agent you are sending it to, and make sure it aligns with their interests! Do not send it to multiple people from the same agency. #querytips #writingcommunity #writerslife #query #amquery #askanagent

I'm really looking forward to interviewing Becky Bagnell tomorrow. @LindsayLit I will be posting a link to my blog afterwards. Stay tuned for updates. #querytips #amquerying #askanagent #WritingCommunity

#amquerying #publishing #querytips Excited to announce our new podcast “Creative Pen: Insider Tips With Creative Media Agency, out 1/12/23! Get agent insights & get to know us! And be watching for some other pre-release surprises! Follow here:

What every querying author needs to know, but might not. #amquerying #querytips #querystats #querytip