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I woke up super early and was going through my queries because none of the pets wanted to hang out with me (and also capitalism) and I wanted to talk for a minute about how agents talk about queries on social media (#querytip)
Many agents, myself included, have built up our brands/social media platforms talking about queries (see my #500queries as an example). And sometimes, the tips are honestly helpful, or they shine a light on an otherwise murky process. Plus, it's quick and easy to do!
But here's my hot take: a ton of the time, the way agents talk about queries on social media is not helpful. In fact, it's actively bad for writers.
Let me explain.
Let me explain.
So we're just over 50% through with this session of #500queries and I have a few minutes before a call, so let's do a quick thead on query "rules"
There are hundreds of businesses and blogs out there trying to convince you that there is one right way to write a query. That you have to follow all these ridiculous rules, and that agents love turning you down.
The prevailing idea is often that agents make these rules so that they can delight in crushing your dreams. First thing first: I do not want to spend my weekends and nights not getting paid to maybe make a stranger cry.
