tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580757968846790664.post4545466283235506351..comments2014-06-18T20:16:05.292-04:00Comments on Sheron Parris: My Query LetterSheron Parrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10273489770887531326noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580757968846790664.post-58606767243066023612010-08-15T20:44:16.094-04:002010-08-15T20:44:16.094-04:00I don't know a lick about writing, but I do en...I don't know a lick about writing, but I do enjoy your query letter. I do agree with everything the comments said. Just as a photographer appreciates a certain kind of portfolio, an agent likes a certain kind of query letter.<br /><br />Do write short stories, it'll give you more [and better] ideas for new novels.<br /><br />that's about it on my end. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580757968846790664.post-23513179775310217512010-08-13T20:56:59.194-04:002010-08-13T20:56:59.194-04:00The problem with queries is that one agent likes i...The problem with queries is that one agent likes it done one way and another agent wants it done differently.<br /><br />Since you want someone to be frank, I'll just barely touch on the word count. I've never written a book as big as yours, but I've been warned that word count can turn off an agent to a new writer. You're already aware of it and doing this anyway, so I think you can handle the bad with the good. :)<br /><br />Your first sentence into the query is great. <br /><br />You need to start writing some short stories to send out and get published or find a blog you can guest write for so you can add more experience into the "about me" section. Find a writer site and see if you can guest blog a topic for them.<br /><br />Getting published can be a long process or short. I wish you luck on the short version of this and I hope you learn much during the process.<br /><br />My first agent letter was horrible too. I think it would have ended up on a mock site if Twitter had been popular a few years sooner. <br /><br />The great thing about your letter is that you get straight to the point and that you don't throw the topic off with a pointless comment. You represent yourself as professional and that shines through. If I were an agent, I'd give you a go.LoveRundlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177659277273835858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580757968846790664.post-33744998245361284722010-08-13T16:43:00.149-04:002010-08-13T16:43:00.149-04:00I think your query looks good, but here's what...I think your query looks good, but here's what I think that maybe should be adjusted... (I'm no professional but I've written queries before so I have an opinion at least).<br />-I don't know if it's really necessary for you to mention anything about the sequel unless you feel that you really want to<br />-You should add in a little more about yourself... If you've ever gotten work published (in a magazine, newspaper, etc [even if it was in a school sponsored one]), any large writing groups or organizations you are a part of. <br />I've always been suggested to tell a little about myself at the end of the query and then say of course, "I appreciate you taking the time to look over my book and consider it for representation." or something like that.<br /><br />Otherwise, though, I like it! Start mailing those agencies, Sheron; they are going to see a story with potential. <br />Happy writing,<br />LReneeS<br /><br />P.S. Would you mind going over to my blog and critiquing my query please? Thanks.Lindsey Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479405614100115901noreply@blogger.com