To those of you with agents - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T09:08:29Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/to-those-of-you-with-agents?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A345425&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIt's not advisable to include…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-06-14:537324:Comment:3454282012-06-14T12:41:36.840ZJonathan Francescohttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JonathanFrancesco
<p>It's not advisable to include sample pages unless the agents specifically ask for it. Those that want sample pages will ask for them. But there are plenty of agents who simply want a query letter. So I think it's important to give the agent want they want, but unless they specifically ask for some additional material beyond the query, one shouldn't just assume. <br></br><br></br>I think it's good if they would give the author a chance to impress in their initial pages since query writing is such a…</p>
<p>It's not advisable to include sample pages unless the agents specifically ask for it. Those that want sample pages will ask for them. But there are plenty of agents who simply want a query letter. So I think it's important to give the agent want they want, but unless they specifically ask for some additional material beyond the query, one shouldn't just assume. <br/><br/>I think it's good if they would give the author a chance to impress in their initial pages since query writing is such a lifeless process sometimes. <br/><br/><br/></p> Are you including the first f…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-06-14:537324:Comment:3454252012-06-14T12:18:12.884ZTanis Mallowhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/TanisMallow
<p>Are you including the first few pages of your ms (# tailored to agents' specs)? Because a lot of agents say they give query letters a cursory glance and go straight to the sample pages. Along those lines: are your first pages as tight and action packed as they could be?</p>
<p>Are you including the first few pages of your ms (# tailored to agents' specs)? Because a lot of agents say they give query letters a cursory glance and go straight to the sample pages. Along those lines: are your first pages as tight and action packed as they could be?</p> Oh most certainly. I actually…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-06-07:537324:Comment:3449212012-06-07T18:19:15.619ZJonathan Francescohttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JonathanFrancesco
<p>Oh most certainly. I actually tailor each query to any individual agent. But I use a similar template each time and just weave in mentions that specifically relate to a given agent.</p>
<p>Oh most certainly. I actually tailor each query to any individual agent. But I use a similar template each time and just weave in mentions that specifically relate to a given agent.</p> Oh. sure. I'll give it a sho…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-06-07:537324:Comment:3451562012-06-07T18:00:45.276ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
<p>Oh. sure. I'll give it a shot. Just remember that not one version fits all who apply or all agents.</p>
<p>Oh. sure. I'll give it a shot. Just remember that not one version fits all who apply or all agents.</p> You know, I was thinking. Tho…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-06-07:537324:Comment:3449812012-06-07T17:24:29.632ZJonathan Francescohttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JonathanFrancesco
<p>You know, I was thinking. Those of you who have gotten agents in the past, would you mind if I PMed you a recent version of my queries and maybe get your take? I know you're not agents and can't be sure of what they are looking for, but as published authors, your opinion still is relevant so I can at least see if you are interested enough to read more. Thanks for any help. It's most appreciated! :)</p>
<p>You know, I was thinking. Those of you who have gotten agents in the past, would you mind if I PMed you a recent version of my queries and maybe get your take? I know you're not agents and can't be sure of what they are looking for, but as published authors, your opinion still is relevant so I can at least see if you are interested enough to read more. Thanks for any help. It's most appreciated! :)</p> Good one, Minerva. Yes, that…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-06-01:537324:Comment:3443702012-06-01T20:07:57.147ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
<p>Good one, Minerva. Yes, that's an idea. I actually just did a short book description that begins with his childhood in the streets: "<b>In the streets of twelfth-century Kyoto, a homeless child is brutalized and left to die." </b></p>
<p><b>I'm toying with the idea of a more general first sentence. My reader likes to rewrite my text. :)</b></p>
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<p>Good one, Minerva. Yes, that's an idea. I actually just did a short book description that begins with his childhood in the streets: "<b>In the streets of twelfth-century Kyoto, a homeless child is brutalized and left to die." </b></p>
<p><b>I'm toying with the idea of a more general first sentence. My reader likes to rewrite my text. :)</b></p>
<p></p> Excellent! :D That's what I a…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-06-01:537324:Comment:3442262012-06-01T19:29:17.827ZJonathan Francescohttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JonathanFrancesco
<p>Excellent! :D That's what I am going for. Summarizes the story pretty well too. Figured it's as good a line to lead with as any.</p>
<p>Excellent! :D That's what I am going for. Summarizes the story pretty well too. Figured it's as good a line to lead with as any.</p> Ha! I explain what kind of cr…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-06-01:537324:Comment:3442892012-06-01T18:58:48.285ZminervaKhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/minervakoenig
<p>Ha! I explain what kind of criminal in the next line. See what I did there?</p>
<p>Ha! I explain what kind of criminal in the next line. See what I did there?</p> How about using the protag's…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-06-01:537324:Comment:3443692012-06-01T18:56:27.002ZminervaKhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/minervakoenig
<p>How about using the protag's name at the end, e.g., "THE SWORD MASTER transports you into the perilous world of the Heike Wars and lays bare the tortured sould of Isuzu Nakamishi, an aging vampire Samurai sworn to avenge the death of his werewolf cousin." (I know you love vampires, I. J.)</p>
<p>How about using the protag's name at the end, e.g., "THE SWORD MASTER transports you into the perilous world of the Heike Wars and lays bare the tortured sould of Isuzu Nakamishi, an aging vampire Samurai sworn to avenge the death of his werewolf cousin." (I know you love vampires, I. J.)</p> I like it. It makes me curiou…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-06-01:537324:Comment:3443682012-06-01T18:53:20.376ZminervaKhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/minervakoenig
<p>I like it. It makes me curious.</p>
<p>I like it. It makes me curious.</p>