If it feels like the movies Midsommar or It Follows, I want to read it! Its a fantasy with 3 POVs and a plot thats shaping up to look like a murder mystery. Im not really sure why I wrote it; again, it happened fairly fast, and I had no emotional connection to it. Horror! I needed to rebuild the story brick by brick if I wanted to tell it right. Objectively, I suppose, my writing was good. I never properly finished my sixth book because I just didnt care about it anymore. So naturally, when this first attempt at querying went terribly, I was CRUSHED. As if 2021 wasnt scary enough, I want something that gives me chills in the new year! Ive been especially loving books with a genre twist lately -- PORTRAIT OF A THIEF comes to mind as a great example of what Im looking for, as does COUNTERFEIT or LUCKY. Get answers to this, and many more agent questions at QueryTracker. What languages does Dr. Claire Friedman speak? What genres do you represent and what are you looking for Entering a comment from Laurie Hale: I would like to enter the contest for a query critique from Analieze Cervantes.Thanks for the opportunity,Laura Hale laurahaleot@gmail.com, Love hearing how you got into the industry! I just had to send her the right manuscript. I did not query that book. Your QueryTracker Username or Email Address: Your QueryTracker Password: Forget your credentials? In my application query letter, I dubbed it contemporary fantasy, but on Twitter, I talked about it like it was a paranormal rom-com it had a few funny one-liners, and the main characters kissed, so I figured Id done the job. Whats your response time to Always interesting to see what agents have to say. I did it extremely fast, and I was so, so certain that this was going to ensure my book got an offer. Id worked so hard, for SO many months, and everyone loved the premise of my story. QueryTracker will not function correctly without javascript. Username. you. The worlds biggest shout out to my darling boyfriends unending support, the unwavering enthusiasm from my writing besties, and Celestial Seasonings Vermont Maple Ginger tea. Love this interview! their careers. Interviews with this agent from across the web. :) egallagherauthor@gmail.com, Today Im thrilled to have agent Analieze Cervantes here. [CDATA[ Word Count: (required)Enter the approximate WORDcount of your book. We cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. Speaking of humor Im looking for anything with a darkly funny sensibility. Want to hear more about my querying journey? Search our database of 1,732 agents to find the best agent for you. books, MG, and/or YA? I KILLED ZOE SPANOS and THE AGATHAS are other favorites! Horror I was surprised, because I thought the Steampunk element might turn people off. clients who are professional on and off social media, their passion, knowing This book quite literally wouldnt exist without any of them. I'd love to enter the giveaway: towbinma@gmail.com. Guidelines: (Always verify before submitting). Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the agent or agency being listed. The genre, the plot, the setting, the magic system, the cast. Great questionI knew I wanted to be a I was selected as an AMM Round 8 mentee by Jo Fenning and Serena Kaylor, and I quickly discovered the gut-wrenching fear of a seven-page edit letter and the words, this is not a rom-com, but you can make it one. See something that needs updating? That was the fourth manuscript with which I had queried her. To enter, all you Queries/Submissions can be sent to: General Queries: Queries@harveyklinger.com. Thank you for querying me with >>TITLE<<. I was writing two other books. Upmarket fiction! You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Claire Friedman on their profile. Ottessa Moshfegh is an all-time fave, along with books like THE NEW ME, YOU, or MY SISTER THE SERIAL KILLER, and TV shows like White Lotus. Claire and I had a call two days later. development, pacing, etc. THE CAVENDISH HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS by Claire Legrand (Simon and Schuster) INCRYPTID series by Seanan McGuire (DAW) WINTERSPELL by Claire Legrand (Simon and Schuster) ALL OUR YESTERDAYS by Cristin Terrill (Disney*Hyperion) PARASITE trilogy by Mira Grant (Orbit) THE RED LILY CROWN by Elizabeth Loupas (NAL) time of a week from requesting. You must be signed in to view this page. Originally from Salt Lake City, Claire spent three years working for her local indie bookstore, The Kings English, before moving to New York to attend Columbia University. Jessie Cammack - Jabberwocky Literary Agency. For the first time in so long, the words came easily. children's fiction. Anything with a big hook and accessible writing has my name all over it. When I applied to Author Mentor Match in January 2021, I submitted a 95,000-word adult novel that I called YA because even though it wasnt, I knew I wanted it to be. In fairness, at the time I thought that was AWESOME and really, it could have been worse! Do this unless otherwise instructed. I got a crap ton of rejections. contact you to submit a query and your links on the Web. queries and requests for more pages of a manuscript? Please send us a query letter that briefly describes your project as well as any personal or professional information that may be relevant (for instance any awards you have won, regular media appearances you make, and/or professional or academic affiliations you may have). time after graduating from college, the idea of being part of the publishing Query Methods and Submission Claire Friedman joined InkWell in 2016. Id use the pieces like broken glass in a mosaic. ), Thrillers! I could come back from the crushing disappointment of shelving my other book. need to do is be a follower (via the follower gadget, email, or bloglovin on Name. She received her medical degree from Yale School of Medicine and has. Characters FQ: 06/06. in English and mathematics. Time I wrote this book because I knew my previous one was a failure (or at least, that was how it felt), and I just wanted to KEEP querying. submitted to you? However, if I am still considering the project Jennifer Herrington of Harvey Klinger, Inc. Laura Zats of Headwater Literary Management, Lauren Spieller of Folio Literary Management, Jennifer March Soloway of Andrea Brown Literary Agency. Fuck. I cut everything. craving a great thriller and mystery book), Crime Fiction, and looking for Analieze always sounds so lovely so I would love to be in with a chance of her checking out my query. I mean, I did write Warriors fanfiction when I was like ten, because I was pissed off when Spottedleaf died in book one. Genres updated. I revised quickly, and had a few bookstagram friends read it. I simply do not remember, and I have no desire to go back and read it. This is an international giveaway. I got professional help with my query and first chapter, and I was ready to go. Great interview! Interesting career path. Claire, thanks for not blacklisting me! Get the free QT Newsletter with query tips and agent updates. Id already had about ten other readers and critique partners, so I figured she wasnt going to find much that needed fixing. both in terms of the authors you want to work with and the books you want to But here we are, four drafts and 360,000 words later, and I want to talk about how I got my agent a lesson in cross-country road trips, finding your community, and writing what you love. on your Google Profile,you mustleave it in the comments to enter represents high quality writers and illustrators of adult fiction, nonfiction, young adult, middle grade and picture books. Im an absolute fiend for Bridgerton and need something light, witty, and escapist to tide me over until season 2. :) callie.b.dean@gmail.com. Formerly with Ross Yoon Literary. The agency has an eye for spotting talent, we pride ourselves on It sucks to hear it, but you know its true. and guest posts you think would be helpful to writers interested in querying The Friedrich Agency is a proud home for a select and beloved list of novelists and authors of non-fiction, both critically and commercially celebrated." (From the agency website) Web Presence: The Friedrich Agency website. QueryTracker. My phone lit up as I was slogging through criminal charges. I've revised my query more times than I can count. Thanks for sharing, Analieze! Dr. Claire F. Friedman is an oncologist in New York, New York and is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Horror! In May 2020, I decided, without a doubt, that I would finish writing a book that year. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"saWgih6YtKiplGkriDZXKOxRDaTy_J6lHvHiYTDYYHk-1800-0"}; Jennifer Didik - Loretta Barrett Books. I still truly dont know why it got 0 requests out of 25, but I imagine that somehow agents could feel the utter lack of connection in the pages. comment or e-mail me at natalieiaguirre7@gmail.com. Anytime a member marks a query or submission result as "Offered Representation" their information will be shown here. Please share the links to any interviews A good place to start is Writers Beware, a watch group that helps inform and protect authors Analieze sounds like a wonderful agent:)kristaharrington79@gmail.com. QueryTracker querytracker.net. QueryTracker will not function correctly without javascript. How had I not seen it until now? Heather requested my full about 4 months ago. Please take the time to verify anything you might use here After all the responses today, all the way to the end of the list, I'm not sure if I should nudge or not. I figured it was a no? Always verify agent's information before sending your query, and review the agent's website(s) for more up-to-date information. All rights reserved. She offered me rep. our strong editorial skills, unparalleled relations with all major publishers, How would they find each other? and a unique collaborative work environment. Months and months passed. But after 8 books, 3 years of querying of getting up two hours early for work to write, of skipping social events (and class, heh) to write, of going to bed at an unholy hour, of sneaking a few pages in Google Docs at my day job we got there, friends. Yes I am. Im looking for smart, voice-driven stories with bite. Maybe both? New York, NY 10011. Some important things happened along the way. She is an associate literary agent at, Inspirational hybrid authors, more small publishersdo you see the role of agents changing at Anytime a member marks a query or submission result as "Offered Representation" their information will be shown here. Proudly named to Writer's Digest's list of. Bonus if it makes me laugh! Top 6 Querying Dos and Donts rachel moore, What to Expect from The Book of Fades rachel moore. Please leave a See how I got my literary agent. While Claire had my manuscript, a friend was reading it as well. It didnt make any sense. Stay focused on the right agents and avoid embarrassing mistakes. Claire had read the revised version of my previous manuscript, and offered yet another R&R. He's the author of 40 Plot Twist Prompts for Writers: Writing Ideas for Bending Stories in New Directions, The Complete Guide of Poetic Forms: 100+ Poetic Form Definitions and Examples for Poets, Poem-a-Day: 365 Poetry Writing Prompts for a Year of Poeming, and more. Sign up with your email address to receive extremely rare news and updates. Are you fucking kidding me, I thought? Literary Agency. On occasion, I get Despite my certainty that this book was the one, and despite the huge number of queries I sent out, I only got about 7 requests. Richard Balkin - The Ward & Balkin Agency. I had a story in mind danger! And this time I knew who to query, thanks to my past experiences and my AMM family. Prior to joining InkWell, Claire interned at Don Congdon Associates. For agency submissions, it is standard to submit a query letter and sample instead of the full manuscript. I still loved that book, and I told her I intended to rewrite it eventually, but I was already deep into my new novel. Love a query review! Why? Thanks for the opportunity to win a query critique. I send it back with an apology. I revise it in May. I didnt start writing seriously until I was about 20. I still had quite a few fulls out, but my hope was waning. Click an author's name to read that author's Success Story Interview. , Other books Ive recently loved in no particular order -- DIAL A FOR AUNTIES, THE INHERITANCE GAMES, THE FINAL REVIVAL OF OPAL & NEV, ACE OF SPADES, THE FAMILY, THE OTHER BLACK GIRL, THE GRACE YEAR, WHITE IVY, THE ECHO WIFE, WE ARE THE BRENNANS, HAPPILY EVER AFTERS. I wont go too much into my experience with the Revise and Resubmits. I thought it was awesome. I relate to Analieze's preference to avoid zombies. I was bewildered and ready to quit. I knew she was right. Grounded fantasy/ genre! The next day, I received a form rejection and a full request because thats just the way that querying goes. I sent out another full. joy.netanya at gmail dot com, Thank you! See something that needs updating? First and foremost, the books Im Honestly, Im still side-eyeing my inbox waiting for my agent to email me like, Ok, never mind, now that Im re-reading your book Ive realized that it sucks.. I felt it again, but this time more strongly. Before contacting an agent, authors should verify and assess the agent's requirements and suitability by visiting the agent's website(s), and Claire Friedman InkWell Management My Manuscript Wish List Favorite I joined InkWell in 2016, after graduating from Columbia University with degrees in English and history. I have to choose between some really amazing submissions, and some other manuscripts in my inbox were a better fit for my list. becoming familiar with ways to spot and avoid bad agents. I believe I finished it in 2017. 2007-2023 QueryTracker. A little bold, I chucked out a few more queries and then a few more, and the next week, I participated in Septembers PitMad. I felt as though she got my work. I knew she was the one. April 16, 2023 In the last few years, I added a multimedia video book and a voice only video book.Then I finished updating Propagandaville, Newspapers, Booksellers, Book Prizes, Creative Writing Schools, Journalism Schools, Film Schools, Publicists, Lit Agents and Editors and Publishers (which is where this all started), all 20,000 of whom purport to agent, publish and/or promote good writing. becoming familiar with ways to spot and avoid bad agents. I checked Querytracker maniacally. It's very helpful to get an agent's perspective. are willing to help you. I found this surprising given the comments here, 12/17/22 - EQ re: The Knotted Gun - Suspense - 75K. nicbeckner@gmail.com, Excellent interview and have shared on Twitter too . An agent listing on QueryTracker is not an endorsement or recommendation of that agent by QueryTracker. Arch Oncology, Inc. I played around with a manuscript over winter break, but never committed. How could this be happening? 7. I was in university studying politics, but I have very little memory of those studies. getting a lot of in those genres and would love to see more! So the question washow do I get there? If its something you would read in a book club, send it my way. ^^ and final evergreen reminder that I'm fairly genre-agnostic, so if you're not sure, feel free to give me a shot anyway! All valid reasons to pass! In the wise words of Shania Twain, lets go girls. Authors include: Dylan Wiseman, Do you have any specific dislikes in query letters or the first pages The first shaky steps of life on your own. Some said they loved it, but couldn't see a spot for it in the market. merrier :). Jane Chun Agent Spotlight Interview and Query Critique Giveaway on 8/7/2023. Thanks for sharing all your advice, Analieze. Evergreen reminder that Im pretty genre agnostic, so if you think we would be a fit, go ahead and try me! My whole life, everyone had always told me I was a fantastic writer, so I was CERTAIN agents would see my genius immediately. need to keep learning and make sure we are successful as agents. But if you have a bad agent, youre wasting your time, no matter how good it feels when they offer. Originally from Salt Lake City, I began my publishing career at my local indie bookstore, The King's English, before moving to New York to attend school. Be professional, patient, and persistent. that I remember and keep me glued to the pages since the very beginning. Im a huge fan of Talia Hibbert and Emily Henry, and recently loved ONE TO WATCH, THE EX HEX, and THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS. Have shared on Twitter. Dashboard Literary Agents Offers of Representation Offers of Representation & Success Story Interviews A searchable list of agent offers of representation as reported by QueryTracker members. On Query tracker agent is listed as interested in horror, but upon checking the website it seems that horror is not something they are looking for. Working with her had been a dream I clung to as I started querying, and I couldnt believe it was going to come true. part of the publishing industry whether if it was to be an editor, literary I did the bare minimum in school and somehow passed with decent grades. Originally from Salt Lake City, I began my publishing career at my local indie bookstore, The Kings English, before moving to New York to attend school. Prior to joining InkWell, Claire interned at Don Congdon Associates. I'm not going to nudge, though. Who would be the least likely person to love him? Peek in the acknowledgements of books in your genre and find out who the author has thanked their agent will almost always be there. 11 days later, I was working late. See if their clients have sold. I learned to say yes when drafting instead of overthinking every detail. Great interview Natalie!dmizwicki@gmail.com, Good feedback, thanks! Received a form rejection after six months of waiting. still thinking about those books even after turning the last page? Then another. Carl D. Brandt - Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents. Signing into QueryTracker will link this query to your QueryTracker account, allowing it to be automatically tracked and displayed in QueryTracker. they didnt follow the submission guidelines. To enter, all you How to Use the Spreadsheet or Set Up Your Own First, I create four tabs on my spreadsheet. Please enter me into the contestexclusively.jk@gmail.com. She requested in 2 minutes. At night, I wrote. Schwab, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Riley Sager, Helen Hoang, Talia Hibbert, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Leigh Bardugo, Casey McQuiston, Katherine Arden, Gail Honeyman, Rainbow Rowell, Libba Bray, Tamsyn Muir, Jeff Vandemeer, Shannon Hale, Tamsyn Muir, Christina Lauren, Ottessa Moshfegh, Courtney Summers and many more! 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