Hello to whoever is reading this! It’s been a long time since I’ve posted anything to this blog but after a crazy couple of years, I’m back…ish! Below is the updated query letter I wrote that gained me 24 full requests, 4 partial requests, and 3 offers of representation. Just to clarify a few things,Continue reading “My Query Letter”
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Write Mentor 2022 – What I’m Looking For
Hello to whoever is reading this! I know it’s been a hot minute since I’ve posted anything but I wanted to return with some positive news! I am returning to a mentor for Write Mentor’s 2022 Summer Program! I am so excited to a part of this amazing ensemble of mentors and can’t wait toContinue reading “Write Mentor 2022 – What I’m Looking For”
How To Start Querying Literary Agents
Have you finally finished your manuscript and are looking to get traditionally published? Let’s start by learning how to query literary agents.
Write Mentor 2021 – What I’m Looking For
Hello to whoever is reading this and welcome! This post is going to be a little different than the rest as I have some exciting news to share. I am so happy and grateful to say that I have been selected to be a mentor for this year’s Write Mentor’s Summer Program! I will beContinue reading “Write Mentor 2021 – What I’m Looking For”
Questions to Ask A Literary Agent and What to Expect During the Call
Hello to whoever is reading this! Congratulations! The GLORIOUS day has finally come! You have received that amazing email that reads, “I would like to talk to you further about your manuscript, when are you available to chat?” Now – we’re on a high note here so let’s assume this is an agent that isContinue reading “Questions to Ask A Literary Agent and What to Expect During the Call”
How To Find A Literary Agent and What To Do When You Find One
Hello to whoever is reading this! So, you’ve finished your manuscript, you’ve edited it to your hearts content, you’ve had others read it, and then you edited it some more, right? Awesome! So now you’re at the part where you think to yourself, okay, I finished my manuscript, now what? Well, now, if you’re goingContinue reading “How To Find A Literary Agent and What To Do When You Find One”
How to Write a Query Letter
Hello to whoever is reading this! First of all I hope that you have enjoyed the holidays however which way you spent it during this crazy time! Also, Happy New Year and here’s to the first post of 2021! If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you were like me when I first started querying,Continue reading “How to Write a Query Letter”
Holiday Season in the Query Trenches
Hello to whoever is reading this! It’s the most wonderful time of the year again once more. The air is colder, the people are friendlier, and families are coming together – in some form or another. We all know this year has been crazy and the holiday season this time around is going to beContinue reading “Holiday Season in the Query Trenches”
Tips for PitMad – Twitter Pitch Event
Hello to whoever is reading this, welcome! If you’ve stumbled on this post it’s because you’re looking to participate in PitMad on either December 3rd or September 3rd and are looking for some tips on timing and well, what sells in terms of pitches? I am absolutely no expert but I did land my twoContinue reading “Tips for PitMad – Twitter Pitch Event”
Twitter Hashtags to Follow for Writers
Hello to whoever is reading this, welcome! This post is going to be exactly what it sounds like – a list of Twitter hashtags for you to follow, use, and participate in to expand your circle of followers/writers! I will also add literary agent hashtags for you to check out and discover more agents onContinue reading “Twitter Hashtags to Follow for Writers”