In terms of the one sentence pitch, the examples are definitely helpful but only seem to cover single POV narratives. What if you're writing multiple POVs, or something akin to Game of Thrones?
Maybe this would be a good follow up article, 'how to figure out your books genre/category/subgenre/etc.' I've written three novels now and I have no idea what to call them, beyond a very high level category (Erotica).
They aren't like anything I've read before, and even looking into established subgenres like romantasy, there is quite a bit of debate about what qualifies. I mean, there is even debate about what Erotica is for that matter. It seems like people are fine with "I know it when I see it". Which is not helpful at all.
I believe most authors don't want to submit to the wrong agent either, it just wastes everyone's time. I appreciate the article though, had some good tips I can apply to my query letter.
Thank you for this super-informative missive. My question for you involves agents using AI to read query letters / submissions. I would like to include a “if you use AI then thanks but no thanks / you do not have my consent” disclaimer at the end of my queries to agents. Not only does it create a boundary which hopefully protects my work, it creates a foundation on which to base an equal partnership with an agent. Also, I’m demonstrating I won’t do just anything for representation.
I’d love your collective thoughts on this. And as I’m a few months late reading this, if I should submit my question via another channel, please lmk.
It’s been my experience, that it’s all about connections. So, the three of you should read Fragments, a serialized novel with new Chapters dropped every week.
Reach out to your connections, turn them onto my work and lets get this done. Or is that not really how it works?
Good info. Follow the rules, but also you can break them. Be confident, funny and charming in 1-2 sentences, and also self-aware. It’s almost too easy.
Thankyou for the great article. Very informative and my nerves are well and truly shot now :)))
In terms of the one sentence pitch, the examples are definitely helpful but only seem to cover single POV narratives. What if you're writing multiple POVs, or something akin to Game of Thrones?
I always say: stories are windows to the soul, but so are cover letters...
This was helpful. Thanks for the advice.
https://ianmcniff.substack.com/p/why-i-write-this?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=2lo6de
This is so timely.
I’ve noticed that many writers don’t lack ability—they lack a way to shape their experience into something others can recognize.
Curious how you see that gap when it comes to finding agents.
Feel free to check out my writing here:
https://substack.com/@missionwriter
Maybe this would be a good follow up article, 'how to figure out your books genre/category/subgenre/etc.' I've written three novels now and I have no idea what to call them, beyond a very high level category (Erotica).
They aren't like anything I've read before, and even looking into established subgenres like romantasy, there is quite a bit of debate about what qualifies. I mean, there is even debate about what Erotica is for that matter. It seems like people are fine with "I know it when I see it". Which is not helpful at all.
I believe most authors don't want to submit to the wrong agent either, it just wastes everyone's time. I appreciate the article though, had some good tips I can apply to my query letter.
Thank you for the reminder that I’m happy to be self-published. The query process doesn’t work for me.
Thank you for this super-informative missive. My question for you involves agents using AI to read query letters / submissions. I would like to include a “if you use AI then thanks but no thanks / you do not have my consent” disclaimer at the end of my queries to agents. Not only does it create a boundary which hopefully protects my work, it creates a foundation on which to base an equal partnership with an agent. Also, I’m demonstrating I won’t do just anything for representation.
I’d love your collective thoughts on this. And as I’m a few months late reading this, if I should submit my question via another channel, please lmk.
That was very helpful! Thanks!
It’s been my experience, that it’s all about connections. So, the three of you should read Fragments, a serialized novel with new Chapters dropped every week.
Reach out to your connections, turn them onto my work and lets get this done. Or is that not really how it works?
Perfect. Thanks for sharing this.
Good info. Follow the rules, but also you can break them. Be confident, funny and charming in 1-2 sentences, and also self-aware. It’s almost too easy.
I’m looking for an agent
https://shraddhadesai1.substack.com/p/10-tips-for-beginner-ai-filmmakers?r=7xmwxn&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Thank you. Very helpful.