tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post5073888864629612755..comments2024-03-12T05:11:42.096-07:00Comments on Write of Passage: The Dreaded Query LetterLinda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-33568938661867217302011-04-12T06:36:38.586-07:002011-04-12T06:36:38.586-07:00Great advice. I have to agree and I've had a r...Great advice. I have to agree and I've had a root canal so I know.Catherine Johnsonhttp://catherinemjohnson.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-45781544745747616062011-03-31T11:31:15.258-07:002011-03-31T11:31:15.258-07:00Great advice. I'm planning to have my MIP done...Great advice. I'm planning to have my MIP done within 3 months. Then, I'll be working on querries. Good to have more information.Sonia G Medeiroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11769867586033748973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-86435988557941671462011-03-30T21:06:18.744-07:002011-03-30T21:06:18.744-07:00Heather,
Thanks for the advise. I'll be query...Heather,<br /><br />Thanks for the advise. I'll be querying both my novels soon and I am "Dreading it." As you know I've had a rough rejection month so I'm a bit anxious about it.<br /><br />Great contest coming up, too. You know how I LOVE a contest.<br /><br />MichaelMichael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-43903749443767203052011-03-30T10:32:05.860-07:002011-03-30T10:32:05.860-07:00Linda, you're welcome! I'm glad that tip h...Linda, you're welcome! I'm glad that tip helped. :)<br /><br />Karlene, thank you! I'm glad the tips will help.<br /><br />Laura, LOL! Okay, true. I would rather write a query than go to the dentist too. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-11868137971067022772011-03-30T10:24:03.264-07:002011-03-30T10:24:03.264-07:00Julie, I'd have to say the synopsis. Just sayi...Julie, I'd have to say the synopsis. Just saying or writing the word makes me shudder. <br /><br />Lindsey, you're welcome! I hope to see your name among the winners of the contests!<br /><br />Lindsay, thank you!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-72554407593443800982011-03-30T10:08:34.703-07:002011-03-30T10:08:34.703-07:00It's great advice. and for the record, I'd...It's great advice. and for the record, I'd much rather write a query letter than go anywhere near a dentist office! :)Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-17375142930441270622011-03-30T09:43:56.671-07:002011-03-30T09:43:56.671-07:00Heather, this is excellent advice. I love the idea...Heather, this is excellent advice. I love the idea of writing it in the characters point of view... and ALL the tips. I'm using them!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-47328652278988815882011-03-30T09:39:14.661-07:002011-03-30T09:39:14.661-07:00That is such an excellent point about the comfort ...That is such an excellent point about the comfort and ease we can find by using the flavor of the character's voice. Love that! And agents love it when the query demonstrates the novel's voice, too, so it's a win-win for us shy marketers (talk about an oxymoron!). Thanks, Heather.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-47661047360340158312011-03-30T09:37:08.006-07:002011-03-30T09:37:08.006-07:00Fantastic post!Fantastic post!Lindsay N. Curriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347055390748782853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-42490314188096783832011-03-30T09:35:32.701-07:002011-03-30T09:35:32.701-07:00Such great tips, thank you. And the contest links ...Such great tips, thank you. And the contest links are icing on the cake, I'm going to go check them out now. :-)Lindsey Edwardshttp://www.thewritewords-lindsey.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-56003351826752820412011-03-30T09:34:41.717-07:002011-03-30T09:34:41.717-07:00Ah, such great advice. I'm not sure which is ...Ah, such great advice. I'm not sure which is worse-the query or the synopsis. But we are writers, and must get the job done. Thanks for the great links!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.com