Time to give non-fiction some query-love, too. A non-fiction query is not a proposal. That's what you offer to send, with a sample chapter or two, when you get a request. Your non-fiction query, like a fiction query, is a sales pitch. Ho0k--Catch the agent's/editor's attention, fast. Make sure it lets the recipient know what... Continue Reading →
Handling Outstanding Queries When an Agent Offers Representation
Was that title specific enough? So you've got your masterpiece out to five amazing agents, and one of them offers representation. I meant when you're done with that. (Where did you get the horse head?) You must contact the other agents who have your query or your full manuscript. A major reason some agents have... Continue Reading →
July Contest Round-Up
As I'm sure you've noticed by now, Online Pitch Contests are everywhere these days! To help you keep track of the available contest opportunities, we'll post a list each month of the upcoming contests we've heard about. We also have a Writing Contests Pinterest board, which we try to keep updated on all the contests... Continue Reading →
Simultaneous Submissions–Choose Wisely
This post is quick, down and dirty. Most agents and editors understand that you are querying multiple outlets at once. In fact, many expect you to--they don't want your hopes and dreams to rest in their hands alone. Yes, there are a few who would like an exclusive, and I can understand why. Bad behavior... Continue Reading →
Tracking Your Queries–What’s In, What’s Out, What’s All About
Sub It Club has gotten you so informed...So motivated...So downright professional...That you have scores and scores of queries out for all those manuscripts you've squirreled away for the last decade.Which brings us to the problem of having an embarrassment of riches--keeping track of that embarrassment of riches.My first batch of queries, when I was a... Continue Reading →
Marathon Mouse – A Query Letter that Worked
When working on a query letter it can be great to look at those that worked. A simple letter that puts the story front and center is best. Lucky for us, author Amy Dixon was kind enough to share the query letter for her fun picture book, Marathon Mouse! Here's her letter: Dear Ms. Reynolds:... Continue Reading →
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