-Be specific with the details. Broad strokes aren't interesting, focused details show us your story/world better
-Structure, structure, structure! Keep the format clean and sequential, don't jump around.
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- Follow the rules! Mistakes happen, don't beat yourself up about them. But please try to read all rules that the agent sets up. The say them for a reason. We don't waste our time laying it all out there for nothing.
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-People forget to put voice in the query or shy away from it. Voice is akin to personality. Show the way you write, is it wry? Humorous? Don't tell us, use that humor in the query! Get the facts out there, yes, but use personality
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- Finding the right place to start is difficult. We need to grow the MC and get the story moving with action. Too soon or too late and we won't care about the MC or we'll be bored with nothing happening. Find that balance
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- Word and detail choice is everything. Simple words are great, but powerful words are even better. Don't waste time with a long description if one powerful word can replace it. Interesting details are more important that a lot of details.
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