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(Day 27 & our last giveaway)
(Day 27 & our last giveaway)
December 29, 2024 at 4:24 PM
It’s a new year so let’s start an #AskAgent thread.
Post questions here and I’ll do my best to answer them all.
Leaving this open through the weekend.
#QueryTip #AmWriting
Post questions here and I’ll do my best to answer them all.
Leaving this open through the weekend.
#QueryTip #AmWriting
January 3, 2026 at 3:15 AM
It’s a new year so let’s start an #AskAgent thread.
Post questions here and I’ll do my best to answer them all.
Leaving this open through the weekend.
#QueryTip #AmWriting
Post questions here and I’ll do my best to answer them all.
Leaving this open through the weekend.
#QueryTip #AmWriting
Okay writers. Let’s for a moment attempt to talk about pitching a series. There is limited space here and I’m on the elliptical so I’m going to do my best…
#querytip
#querytip
May 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Okay writers. Let’s for a moment attempt to talk about pitching a series. There is limited space here and I’m on the elliptical so I’m going to do my best…
#querytip
#querytip
March 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
💥Comp Titles
💥Query letter
💥Acquisitions
💥Synopsis
💥Hook
💥Stakes
💥Marketability
If you have questions about these terms or anything else related to writing and publishing, pop in to our AMA LIVE on Wed., Aug. 27 at 7:00 PM Eastern Time!
www.youtube.com/@LiteraryLen...
#writingcommunity
💥Query letter
💥Acquisitions
💥Synopsis
💥Hook
💥Stakes
💥Marketability
If you have questions about these terms or anything else related to writing and publishing, pop in to our AMA LIVE on Wed., Aug. 27 at 7:00 PM Eastern Time!
www.youtube.com/@LiteraryLen...
#writingcommunity
August 27, 2025 at 10:49 PM
#QueryTip - Authors, if you fail to include how the book ends in the synopsis (and yes, I mean synopsis not the query letter itself) I can only assume that is how the book ends—without an ending.
Synopsis should contain spoilers. They are expected in a synopsis.
Synopsis should contain spoilers. They are expected in a synopsis.
October 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
#QueryTip - Authors, if you fail to include how the book ends in the synopsis (and yes, I mean synopsis not the query letter itself) I can only assume that is how the book ends—without an ending.
Synopsis should contain spoilers. They are expected in a synopsis.
Synopsis should contain spoilers. They are expected in a synopsis.
What do agents & editors have to say about today's #picture book market? @emmawaltonhamilton.bsky.social & @katiedavisburps.bsky.social join us to chat about Agent & Editor Panels coming to Picture Book Summit 2026 online on 10/3.
Listen: www.12x12challenge.c...
#podcast #querytip #kidlit #agents
Listen: www.12x12challenge.c...
#podcast #querytip #kidlit #agents
September 27, 2026 at 12:03 AM
What do agents & editors have to say about today's #picture book market? @emmawaltonhamilton.bsky.social & @katiedavisburps.bsky.social join us to chat about Agent & Editor Panels coming to Picture Book Summit 2026 online on 10/3.
Listen: www.12x12challenge.c...
#podcast #querytip #kidlit #agents
Listen: www.12x12challenge.c...
#podcast #querytip #kidlit #agents
Are you about to hit send on your query to an agent or editor? Grab our FREE Picture Book Publishing Roadmap first and avoid common mistakes! It's free!
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September 24, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Are you about to hit send on your query to an agent or editor? Grab our FREE Picture Book Publishing Roadmap first and avoid common mistakes! It's free!
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#amwriting #querytip #amquerying #pbpitch #kidlit #bluepit
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#QueryTip - if you have published your book on Amazon, your book is considered published. Even if you pull it down.
Do some self published books get picked up by trad publishers? Yes. But those are the exceptions, not the rule.
Do some self published books get picked up by trad publishers? Yes. But those are the exceptions, not the rule.
April 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
#QueryTip - if you have published your book on Amazon, your book is considered published. Even if you pull it down.
Do some self published books get picked up by trad publishers? Yes. But those are the exceptions, not the rule.
Do some self published books get picked up by trad publishers? Yes. But those are the exceptions, not the rule.
Hey all! I'm officially open to queries for one week. Get them in while you can!
#amquerying #querytip #amagenting
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#amquerying #querytip #amagenting
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Query Kaitlyn Katsoupis at Belcastro Agency
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May 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Hey all! I'm officially open to queries for one week. Get them in while you can!
#amquerying #querytip #amagenting
querytracker.net/query/Kaitly...
#amquerying #querytip #amagenting
querytracker.net/query/Kaitly...
Query Tip of the Day:
Only pitch one project per query letter.
(Unless the agent or editor specifically asks to see more in your initial query letter.)
Get more tips in our free training: picturebooksubmissio...
#amwriting #querytip #amquerying #pbpitch #kidlit
Only pitch one project per query letter.
(Unless the agent or editor specifically asks to see more in your initial query letter.)
Get more tips in our free training: picturebooksubmissio...
#amwriting #querytip #amquerying #pbpitch #kidlit
September 26, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Query Tip of the Day:
Only pitch one project per query letter.
(Unless the agent or editor specifically asks to see more in your initial query letter.)
Get more tips in our free training: picturebooksubmissio...
#amwriting #querytip #amquerying #pbpitch #kidlit
Only pitch one project per query letter.
(Unless the agent or editor specifically asks to see more in your initial query letter.)
Get more tips in our free training: picturebooksubmissio...
#amwriting #querytip #amquerying #pbpitch #kidlit
Do you need more than one agent if you write in multiple genres? The answer might surprise you!
Get more tips in our free training: picturebooksubmissio...
#amwriting #querytip #amquerying #pbpitch #kidlit
Get more tips in our free training: picturebooksubmissio...
#amwriting #querytip #amquerying #pbpitch #kidlit
May 23, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Do you need more than one agent if you write in multiple genres? The answer might surprise you!
Get more tips in our free training: picturebooksubmissio...
#amwriting #querytip #amquerying #pbpitch #kidlit
Get more tips in our free training: picturebooksubmissio...
#amwriting #querytip #amquerying #pbpitch #kidlit
2 Established Literary Agents Seeking New Clients. #writingtips #amwriting #publishing #writing #pubtip #WritingCommunity #amquerying #querytip publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/2013/10/lite...
September 11, 2026 at 11:32 AM
2 Established Literary Agents Seeking New Clients. #writingtips #amwriting #publishing #writing #pubtip #WritingCommunity #amquerying #querytip publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/2013/10/lite...
Rules of engagement:
We live in a world of bots, gaslighters, catfish, & marketeers (and trolls).
So, if you DM me with a simple “Hi, What are you up to?”, I’m going to let it go on by. Be specific. Give me your best pickup line.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Publishing #WriteTip #PubTip #QueryTip
We live in a world of bots, gaslighters, catfish, & marketeers (and trolls).
So, if you DM me with a simple “Hi, What are you up to?”, I’m going to let it go on by. Be specific. Give me your best pickup line.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Publishing #WriteTip #PubTip #QueryTip
November 21, 2024 at 2:28 AM
Rules of engagement:
We live in a world of bots, gaslighters, catfish, & marketeers (and trolls).
So, if you DM me with a simple “Hi, What are you up to?”, I’m going to let it go on by. Be specific. Give me your best pickup line.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Publishing #WriteTip #PubTip #QueryTip
We live in a world of bots, gaslighters, catfish, & marketeers (and trolls).
So, if you DM me with a simple “Hi, What are you up to?”, I’m going to let it go on by. Be specific. Give me your best pickup line.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Publishing #WriteTip #PubTip #QueryTip
Are you stumped by submissions? Grab our FREE training and learn the 3 secrets to skyrocket your #picturebook submissions to success!
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#amwriting #querytip #amquerying #pbpitch #kidlit
April 12, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Are you stumped by submissions? Grab our FREE training and learn the 3 secrets to skyrocket your #picturebook submissions to success!
It's your roadmap to success. Grab it here: picturebooksubmissio...
#amwriting #querytip #amquerying #pbpitch #kidlit
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#amwriting #querytip #amquerying #pbpitch #kidlit
October 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
#QueryTip #Pitch #Logline Formula to get you started:
When [the inciting incident happens], [the protagonist] must [achieve the objective], or risk [the stakes] before [ticking clock]
Then revise and polish at the line level for great effect. Think smart, snappy, and scintillating. Less is more!
When [the inciting incident happens], [the protagonist] must [achieve the objective], or risk [the stakes] before [ticking clock]
Then revise and polish at the line level for great effect. Think smart, snappy, and scintillating. Less is more!
January 22, 2026 at 1:43 AM
I’m also noticing a lot of queries are missing stakes.
Character wants X and if they don’t get it Y will happen.
Don’t forget the stakes!! #QueryTip
Character wants X and if they don’t get it Y will happen.
Don’t forget the stakes!! #QueryTip
January 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I’m also noticing a lot of queries are missing stakes.
Character wants X and if they don’t get it Y will happen.
Don’t forget the stakes!! #QueryTip
Character wants X and if they don’t get it Y will happen.
Don’t forget the stakes!! #QueryTip
11 New Agents Seeking Genre Fiction, Romance, SFF, Kidlit, Picture Books, Memoir, LGBT and more. #writingtips #amwriting #publishing #writing #pubtip #WritingCommunity #amquerying #querytip #MondayBlogs publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/2026/07/12-n...
August 3, 2026 at 4:36 PM
11 New Agents Seeking Genre Fiction, Romance, SFF, Kidlit, Picture Books, Memoir, LGBT and more. #writingtips #amwriting #publishing #writing #pubtip #WritingCommunity #amquerying #querytip #MondayBlogs publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/2026/07/12-n...
Small submission tip! IMO, it is usually better to just say "Hi/Dear/Hello [name of agent/editor]" than to accidentally misgender someone! It is not disrespectful to call someone by their name, and you are allowed to do it. #querytip #pubtip #publishing
October 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Small submission tip! IMO, it is usually better to just say "Hi/Dear/Hello [name of agent/editor]" than to accidentally misgender someone! It is not disrespectful to call someone by their name, and you are allowed to do it. #querytip #pubtip #publishing
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September 27, 2026 at 1:59 AM
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#agenttip #amquerying #kidlit #querytip
February 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
#QueryTip (and #SubmissionTip):
A creator #bio is a few sentences about you. If you have education pertinent to your writing, include it. If not, don't (and don't worry.) Same is true for experience or awards--and if not, it's okay. End with a line that connects you to your project, like...
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A creator #bio is a few sentences about you. If you have education pertinent to your writing, include it. If not, don't (and don't worry.) Same is true for experience or awards--and if not, it's okay. End with a line that connects you to your project, like...
1/2
January 22, 2026 at 6:44 PM
#QueryTip (and #SubmissionTip):
A creator #bio is a few sentences about you. If you have education pertinent to your writing, include it. If not, don't (and don't worry.) Same is true for experience or awards--and if not, it's okay. End with a line that connects you to your project, like...
1/2
A creator #bio is a few sentences about you. If you have education pertinent to your writing, include it. If not, don't (and don't worry.) Same is true for experience or awards--and if not, it's okay. End with a line that connects you to your project, like...
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