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- August 21st, 2011, 1:03 pm
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: Color of Gothic /Paranormal Western - updated version
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7127
Re: Color of Gothic /Paranormal Western - REVISED
I really like this query. You make it look easy- clean and neat and we know what the story is. I also think the line 'he knows more than his name' is easy to understand and more interesting than the others suggested.
- August 21st, 2011, 12:42 pm
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: Query: 'Playing Games' YA Contemporary Fiction
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1687
Query: 'Playing Games' YA Contemporary Fiction
I queried this around a bit a few months ago, but I've kind of lost faith in it. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance. I'm currently seeking an agent to represent my 61k Young Adult Contemporary Novel Playing Games. An internet search for Embry Blaine produces 32 million results. Taylor Chat...
- August 5th, 2011, 11:12 am
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: Query: Untitled Contemporary Fiction
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2731
Re: Query: 'Barbarian' (WT): Contemporary Fiction
Hi Piers. I'm by no means an expert, but I'll put in my two cents. First off, this reads more than an excerpt from a synopsis rather than a query. You've only got a short page to hook the agent's attention - use it wisely! As I read the first paragraph, I thought this was a non-fiction title - one ...
- August 4th, 2011, 11:25 am
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: Query: DREAMSEA, YA Urban Fantasy
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1961
Re: Query: DREAMSEA, YA Urban Fantasy
I always make the mistake of reading other people's critiques first, and then agreeing with them. I just wanted to say that I also like the premise. My advice would be just to sharpen it up and clarify a bit, particularly at the end where it gets a bit murky. I don't envy people who have to query b...
- August 4th, 2011, 11:17 am
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: Query - Somewhere In Between - YA urban fantasy *Revised*
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3345
Re: Query - Somewhere In Between - YA urban fantasy
I would be so grateful for any help you guys could give me! Who knew a one page query would be even harder to write than an entire novel! Dear (Agent), (Something personal about specific agent). Because of this I’m hoping you will be interested in my urban fantasy novel for young adults, SOMEWHERE ...
- August 4th, 2011, 11:11 am
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: Query: Untitled Contemporary Fiction
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2731
Query: Untitled Contemporary Fiction
I really appreciate all the good advice, it made me realize I need to go back and work on my manuscript. : ) Thanks again.