tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post3406252112106515107..comments2024-03-28T14:11:02.991-04:00Comments on Still Writing: …Done?J E Oneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09780097298061829471noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-18448073034826876652014-01-18T11:05:07.136-05:002014-01-18T11:05:07.136-05:00I went indie myself... because I like the idea of ...I went indie myself... because I like the idea of control over my work. Still, looks like you're getting good advice here.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-32706240784712111722014-01-16T00:17:29.847-05:002014-01-16T00:17:29.847-05:00Remember the comps -- comparisons to other works i...Remember the comps -- comparisons to other works in the genre. This does not mean you have the same writing style, but that people who bought this other book would like your book. Also, include what you do for a living, even if it's unrelated to the subject of the novel. They want to know you're not just a bum living in your parents' garage. (If you are a bum living in your parents' garage, mention what you're studying.)Mark Muratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562597698193306363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-71657685261411781872014-01-14T20:36:32.055-05:002014-01-14T20:36:32.055-05:00Good luck.
If you want someone to look over your ...Good luck.<br /><br />If you want someone to look over your query, my peeps at Unicorn Bell now do a week of queries. I think the next one is Feb. 3rd, but you can submit it now to get it in the queue.<br /><br />Much of it is timing. Trust that your query will find the right person at the right time. Believe it. then it'll have to happen.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-48060555051121533842014-01-14T13:42:49.265-05:002014-01-14T13:42:49.265-05:00"Good enough" is not valid when querying..."Good enough" is not valid when querying. At all. Good and querying do not belong in the same sentence. It's just timing and luck.<br />See, this is the part of life that's out to get you and already has you in its evil trap.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-40358664085641793462014-01-14T07:21:55.926-05:002014-01-14T07:21:55.926-05:00Don't overthink it. Start querying and see wha...Don't overthink it. Start querying and see what happens.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-41920940234722630242014-01-14T07:05:35.404-05:002014-01-14T07:05:35.404-05:00*these points*
Sigh. I actually proof-read my com...*these points*<br /><br />Sigh. I actually proof-read my comment before hitting "publish" but it didn't jump out at me until the post appeared.<br /><br />*need more coffee*Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-88266171548396611202014-01-14T07:04:24.842-05:002014-01-14T07:04:24.842-05:00I'd be happy to look over your query for you!
...I'd be happy to look over your query for you!<br /><br />But once you have the query ready, just do it. And then:<br /><br />#1 Work on another project while you wait.<br /><br />However, regarding the project you are querying, do this as well:<br /><br />#2. If you get no requests from the query, change the query. Find a different way to present a hook for your book. Approach it from a different angle.<br /><br />#3. If you get requests, but then rejection with any sort of feedback, revise your manuscript based on that feedback. (When I was querying, I got feedback on voice in the first chapter and on a sagging middle of the book.) I kept revising on this points while I queried the next round of agents.<br /><br />And of course,<br /><br />#4. If you get an offer, you are going to need other projects to submit to your new agent later on, so back to #1 -- work on new projects!Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.com