#AmQuerying

Nicole Griffith

ngriffithbooks

#WritingCommunity and #amquerying folks, I have a thing to say. It’s a thread. We are not entitled to an agent’s time and feedback in the QUERY process. Stop being salty.

Heather Cashman

HeatherCashman

When you're struggling with the #waiting--which is a #publishing reality, do some small thing each day that helps you feel more in control of your #writing #goals.See thread for ideas...#writingcommmunity

Tara Gilbert ✨ Literary Agent

Literary_Tara

Should you query a new agent? #amquerying Have you ever applied for a job that you really, really wanted, but you were turned down because "you didn't have experience," but

Meggnog 🥚 ~ Closed to Queries

Megan_Manzano

Hey #amquerying writers, there have been a handful of agencies popping up (listed at end of thread) recently claiming to want to represent voices typically unheard in publishing. While this

Cheyenne Campbell 🧜🏼‍♀️

chylu

I’ve noticed a discouraging trend lately with the publishing industry’s push for diversity in submissions, based on some recent #amquerying interactions and discussions w/other writers. I’m 100% behind the push

Liz Smash the Patriarchy Prato (she/her)

Liz_Prato

Some people think small presses are what an author resorts to where they can't get a big agent or big publisher. This is a bullshit narrative, so let's undo it.

Erin Clyburn

erin_clyburn

How about a #querystats thread for June? I had a dip in queries this month, 536 total as opposed to 600-700 in the past few months. Of those:Rejected: 519Requested: 2Offers:

LJ Lawless Is Keeping Her Social Distance!

lj_lawless

i recently have been bingeing Disney movies so I feel like a thread of the #amquerying experience as told in Tangled gifs is in order when your wordcount has gotten

Briston Brooks | OCD and ADHD

briston_brooks

Writing tip: let’s talk about the INACTIVE PROTAGONIST. I’ve seen a lot of amazing books lately with incredible plots, intricate worlds, and just really great writing with one recurring issue,

saranyan

saranyan

(1) Something like nine/ten years or so (I should look at that email) -- I sought help from a #kidlit agent turned editor with a manuscript (agree it was horrible

Hannah Holt

HannahWHolt

#amquerying writers, even if you aren't planning to query #CarrieHowland, I encourage you to read this thread on Absolute Writer. These accusations mirror much of my experience with another troubled

🌻🌸Margaret Aitken🌷🌼

mgtaitken

R&Rs- a thread: Finally tackled a first draft of an R&R that was slightly overwhelming. Tips that have helped me: (this is my 4th .) 1. Give it a

#amquerying help

AmqueryingH

Advice for 2021 #amquerying1.Don’t be married to your 1st MS. Sometimes bidding it farewell will help you grow most as a writer2.Beta readers aren’t industry professionals and it doesn’t matter

Jeanna Louise Skinner

JeannaLStars

Dearest Reader/Writer, Being unpublished & searching for an agent/publisher is like being a Regency debutante trying to make an advantageous match, let me count the ways. A thread. 1/13 In

Dr. C. M. Chattan

doctorbaixue

Very disheartened today in my #amquerying process to come across an agent said they aren't "here for" 1) stories about redemption arcs for bigoted/abusive people or 2) romances with problematic

Laura R. Samotin

LauraRSamotin

With another twitter pitch contest around the corner, I figured now's a good time for a mini-lesson on how to craft that perfect pitch. Twitter pitches can be tough, but

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