Tag: query letter
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Querying Part 2: Query in Batches
Once you’ve poured over Twitter, Manuscript Wish List, Query Tracker, agent’s websites, and more, you’ve probably got a list somewhere from fifty to a hundred agents and small presses ranging from Perfect Fit to ones that say “Surprise me! I’m always looking for something new.” Before you get excited and cast your net wide, let’s…
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Querying Part 1: Tools to Find Agents
My YA novel, WORTH IT, debuts in 2024. Querying was stressful. But I think the approach I used is what helped me to land my publishing deal and I’d like to share it with other querying authors in this multipart series. If you haven’t yet finished your query, please check out Query Master Class with…
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Dana Hawkins Author Spotlight
Dana Hawkins is the author of the sweet romance, SERVING LOVE, about a bubbly cafe server full of dad jokes and chocolate shakes who forgoes romantic relationships to provide stability for her autistic nephew she’s raising. All goes according to plan until a grumpy-but-cute new chef starts. Dana and I consulted on this novel because…
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Query Masterclass with Patrick Hopkins, Creator of The Queery Helpline
I embarked on my initial clunky querying journey about two years ago. Twitter did me a solid and soon pointed me to Patrick Hopkins. I attended a live-stream query revision with him and Morgan Hazelwood. My mind blew as I watched the duo transform frustrated author’s submissions into clear, concise, agent-ready queries. If you are…
Amy Nielsen 