The Query Slut: Tips from the Trenches
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QUERYSLUT retweeted
My inbox is open and @callmecardigan and I are ready to read some queries! querymanager.com/QueryPam
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Hello to the #WritingCommunity! I made a list of over 100 agents open to high fantasy according to the start of 2024 and shared it on here-it is my pinned tweet!
If you're looking for agents to query with an HF manuscript this year, check it out 👀
QUERYSLUT retweeted
Guys, gals, nonbinary pals: we are once again open to queries. Have we cleared the backlog? No. But are we getting there? Yes!
As a reminder, here's my link: QueryManager.com/2979
You can see a bit more of what I'm looking for at the top of the page x
Did you all just get the notification of a brand new Query Tracker email?
Lots of new and updated listings!
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It's true. I'll be offering some tips, gleaned over a decade's worth of experience, to help you navigate the trenches more smoothly than I did.
I say this gently and with love.... half your questions to this agent could have been answered by going to her MSWL pages and checking out her linktree sites.
I imagine it's odd to have every post bombarded with "Do you rep gothic horror?" when the info is all there for you
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Writers, we want to put our best foot forward. We're looking for a business partner. I recommend starting off showing that you understand how querying works and are willing to do your due diligence
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I also have a preference
and it's to not be taken advantage of. Exclusives in querying are BS. You send notice of any offers, there is no need for exclusivity.
By all means, query them and you damn sure continue querying others.
Time waits for no one.
That’s good to know. I’m just going off their submission instructions which state “If we request your manuscript, we prefer that you send it to us on an exclusive basis.”
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The trend of "ghosting on a full" and ignoring nudges is ticking up and can drag things out for years. Yes, that word is plural. Are agents forgetful? Too big for basic etiquette? Or perhaps simply collecting maybes and waiting for an offer notice before bothering to even look.
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When we speak of etiquette in querying it's usually applied to writers. And it's certainly important. But make no mistake, the power imbalance here is not in your favor.
Something to think about when you hesitate to CNR and move on. No one looks out for you but you.
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QUERYSLUT retweeted
SO excited to spill the beans: I'm joining @belcastr as a Junior Agent! I've been dreaming of this moment since I was a little girl & with the incredible, talented, & kind women at Belcastro?! Feels so surreal. Can't wait to help authors achieve their dreams! 🥰More info to come!
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Nothing like starting the weekend with full requests.
This is your #TrenchTip reminder to put yourself out there
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QUERYSLUT retweeted
Hello! On Monday I reopen to queries. So, here's a link to every #MSWL Tweet I've ever made. All are still very much desired. mswishlist.com/agent/SWekste…
QUERYSLUT retweeted
Okay so the world is a mess. Publishing is wild. Nothing makes sense.
🤍📖So I reopened to queries because books are still important and I want to support as many as I can📖🤍
Here’s my #mswl for books I’d love to help celebrate and champion
#TRENCHTIP
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