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Back on the elliptical—or in other words, back to my BS—and thought a good distraction could be a thread about the R word (rejection) anyone up for it? #QueryTip #WritingCommunity #AmQuerying
So first the disclaimer, like I mentioned I’m on the elliptical so typos will inevitably happen… otherwise off we go..
All agents tackle their query boxes differently so this isn’t a one size fits all thing, but hopefully it can give some insight.
What does it mean when an agent says, “this is not a right fit for me” or something along those lines…
What does it mean when an agent says, “this is not a right fit for me” or something along those lines…
Let's have some fun and talk about comp titles. This relates to part of what we do as agents, too. It's about knowing the current market and knowing where your work fits into it. So I'm going to dive right in, but I'll finish this thread with the comps for my clients' projects.🧵
FYI: This is going to be geared mostly towards newer writers or writers new to querying. But I hope there will be something here for everyone. And I can't speak for all agents, of course, so this is just from my own perspective. Anyway, let's go. 🧵
Since I'm drawn to stories that are unique and original in one way or another, comps can sometimes be tricky to come up with. But as a querying writer, it's important not to force them. Don't use comps just for the sake of including a book in the same genre. 🧵
#writerscommunity #WritingCommunity #amquerying thread:
Over the past couple days I've seen multiple posts from authors discouraging others in the community from "sharing too much" on Twitter. There seems to be differing opinions on what constitutes "too much." (1/17)
Over the past couple days I've seen multiple posts from authors discouraging others in the community from "sharing too much" on Twitter. There seems to be differing opinions on what constitutes "too much." (1/17)
What follows are my thoughts and opinions only, based on my first and secondhand experiences here. I've never done a follow train or a writer's lift, so my window to the community may be smaller than most. I've been participating in the community for about two years. (2/17)
There are very good reasons authors don't immediately share good news, whether it's getting representation, a publishing deal, TV/film adaptation, etc. It's a long process before it becomes official. That's why you see those "I have exciting news I can't share yet" posts. (3/17)
