![]() ![]() I read more of query letters for genres we represent, but I stop and either decline or just skim if it loses my interest/seems cliché/the writing is weak/the word count is insane etc. A lot of queries we get I can stop after the first few words-we don’t really do adult fiction anymore, and I don’t do picture or chapter books, so the moment I see that I can easily decline. It shows the writer is also a reader, which I find very important.ĭo you always read a query all the way through? If not, what would make you stop reading? I am also impressed with writers who have really good comparable books and/or super interesting “Think X meets Y”s. Voice! Check out the query I got from Hélène Boudreau for REAL MERMAIDS DON’T WEAR TOE RINGS (available here) It has such an amazing voice. ![]() Now for Lauren’s insight on querying, signing with an agent, and going on submission! ![]() To connect with and learn more about Lauren. There will be an auto response on your submission. She responds to all queries, but in case of overload, after about eight weeks it can be considered a no. Lauren represents middle grade and young adult fiction. ![]()
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