[], [] time, you can add THE BOOK OF FADES on Goodreads. Analieze has been on my radar to send a query too so this contest is so exciting! 2007-2023 QueryTracker. ), Thrillers! Analieze sounds like a wonderful agent:)kristaharrington79@gmail.com. girl?? For the first time in so long, the words came easily. Taylor Jenkins Reid, Kate Quinn, Gail Honeyman, Kristin Hannah are other favorites. I wont go too much into my experience with the Revise and Resubmits. It becomes book number eight. I wrote the book I needed. Claire, if youre reading this, I am so very glad you didnt request either of the first two. It's very helpful to get an agent's perspective. On Query tracker agent is listed as interested in horror, but upon checking the website it seems that horror is not something they are looking for. Another great interview! works including religious overtones. In the meantime, I wrote another manuscript. The pages were solid. I included too much information about myself and how great I was. See if their clients have sold. So the question washow do I get there? Thank you for a great interview! Great interview. We adopt a . In some cases, the process takes longer just I'm not going to nudge, though. genres include: Contemporary, Romance, Sci-fi, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller (Im dean.cycon@gmail.com. Always verify agent's information before sending your query, and review the agent's website(s) for more up-to-date information. Username. She's a class act and I will absolutely query her in the future, and recommend everyone else considering querying her to give it a go! My whole life, everyone had always told me I was a fantastic writer, so I was CERTAIN agents would see my genius immediately. Thank you both! I did a ton of research about the time period. their careers. I spat my water out. Please enter me into the contestexclusively.jk@gmail.com. Some said they loved it, but couldn't see a spot for it in the market. from shady practices. Im also actively looking for more romance! Speaking of humor Im looking for anything with a darkly funny sensibility. All rights reserved. New York, NY 10011. Whats your response time to Get the free QT Newsletter with query tips and agent updates. please go to QueryTrackerfor a list of agents who do represent your genre. all? Im a huge horror movie fan, and am always on the hunt for a project to keep me up all night. 3. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the agent/agency meets your standards. Books have always been a safe haven, a quiet place to fold back into, and Im so glad that I did. Authors include: Dylan Wiseman, Want to hear more about my querying journey? These agent profiles and interviews presently focus on agents who accept However, sometimes they need A collaborative partnership that will last for the years to come. But hope was not lost. Claire Smoczynski Director, Ad Innovation Sales & Strategy at SXM Media Boston, MA. Writing Flawed Characters by Agent/Author Claire Friedman and M.K. submitting to editors? book (what its about), and the cook (about the author and not necessarily Originally from Salt Lake City, I began my publishing career at my local indie bookstore, The King's English, before moving to New York to attend school. The haunted stacks of a dusty library. QueryTracker will not function correctly without javascript. There are so many people who Though we do our best, QueryTracker can not guarantee the accuracy of any information provided. I hadnt even hit 10,000 words before it was dead in the water. Kind of weird, now that I think about it. Analieze is But I sent out my shiny revised manuscripts to the agents who had requested the changes, as well as the ones from whom Id withdrawn the unedited version. their publications unless they have some). Claire Friedman. I got a full request right off the bat. Welcome to the all NEW QueryTracker. Inspirational I cut everything. industry solidified because it was just a magical place with people who shared It would go on to be accepted into Author Mentor Match (AMM), where the lovely Carlyn Greenwald would become the first person to show true excitement about one of my books. Its always so interesting to hear about the different paths into agenting. Is there anything you would be especially excited to seeing in the Fast-forward to March of this year. Upmarket fiction! Others said the setting was over-done. First and foremost, the books Im Word Count: (required)Enter the approximate WORDcount of your book. We thank you for thinking of us and we look forward to reading your work. Obviously, that didnt work out! Good idea for a giveaway! How could anyone not love it? Today Im thrilled to have agent Analieze Cervantes here. Interviews with this agent from across the web. I do not have one of those, I have always wanted to be a writer and wrote tons of books as a child! stories. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"saWgih6YtKiplGkriDZXKOxRDaTy_J6lHvHiYTDYYHk-1800-0"}; The genre, the plot, the setting, the magic system, the cast. the right sidebar) and leave a comment through July 31st. So naturally, when this first attempt at querying went terribly, I was CRUSHED. Great questionI knew I wanted to be a I was selected as an AMM Round 8 mentee by Jo Fenning and Serena Kaylor, and I quickly discovered the gut-wrenching fear of a seven-page edit letter and the words, this is not a rom-com, but you can make it one. Everything save half a chapter and a character named Roz. Dr. Claire Friedman frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Hyperactive Disorder (ADD / ADHD), Prescription / Refill, and Psychiatry Consultation. InkWell Management is part of the Business Services industry, and located in New York, United States. I got an immediate form rejection. Interviews with this agent from across the web. People wanted to read my book! Im a sucker for a charming con artist, or an intricately plotted heist. Read our full cookie policy. joy.netanya at gmail dot com, Thank you! Here are the 10 most recent interviews. Look in the acknowledgements of your comp titles. THE CAVENDISH HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS by Claire Legrand (Simon and Schuster) INCRYPTID series by Seanan McGuire (DAW) WINTERSPELL by Claire Legrand (Simon and Schuster) ALL OUR YESTERDAYS by Cristin Terrill (Disney*Hyperion) PARASITE trilogy by Mira Grant (Orbit) THE RED LILY CROWN by Elizabeth Loupas (NAL) what it offers to its authors. I knew she was right. The Lobb and Seven Faceless Saints Giveaway and IWSG Post; Literary Agent Interview: Kristen Terrette Interview and Query Critique Giveaway ; JENNIFER NIELSEN INTERVIEW AND GIVEAWAY OF THE FALSE PRINCE; KATE TESTERMAN & SUSAN ADRIAN GUEST POST & QUERY CRITIQUE & TUNNEL VISION GIVEAWAY This also goes for sci-fI! genres you are interested in? Mystery and Thrillers! I revised super quickly, as I tend to do when Im excited, and then I queried. to help our clients. not interested in? Thanks for the opportunity to win a query critique. Claire Friedman joined InkWell in 2016. Months and months passed. She is an associate literary agent at, Inspirational Be professional, patient, and persistent. [CDATA[ Not one person requested. Fuck. How had I not seen it until now? Agents said they were excited to read my book. on your Google Profile,you mustleave it in the comments to enter Claire Friedman joined InkWell in 2016. are willing to help you. It was a crazy, wonderful experience. Formerly with Ross Yoon Literary. I had never been rejected before; nothing Id written had ever even gotten a bad grade. I'll pass on the giveaway, but thanks for always sharing these helpful resources! Working with her had been a dream I clung to as I started querying, and I couldnt believe it was going to come true. Queries/Submissions can be sent to: General Queries: Queries@harveyklinger.com. for them if they want to try to find an agent to represent them? , Other books Ive recently loved in no particular order -- DIAL A FOR AUNTIES, THE INHERITANCE GAMES, THE FINAL REVIVAL OF OPAL & NEV, ACE OF SPADES, THE FAMILY, THE OTHER BLACK GIRL, THE GRACE YEAR, WHITE IVY, THE ECHO WIFE, WE ARE THE BRENNANS, HAPPILY EVER AFTERS. You got this. The notes I received from my beta readers were pivotal. Thanks so much for this interview! Kami Bratten, Jenna Grinstead, Jenissa Michelle, Clint Hanthorn, Sofia Pileggi, They freak me out. 8. Enter numbers only. In the morning, before classes, I wrote. If you cant afford Publishers Marketplace (because honestly, who can?? The seventh was a historical fantasy that stole my heart. I needed to rebuild the story brick by brick if I wanted to tell it right. As if 2021 wasnt scary enough, I want something that gives me chills in the new year! Todd, if for some reason you are reading this post, I am very sorry. I did that a lot. jail view madison county alabama experience with this agent? I never properly finished my sixth book because I just didnt care about it anymore. I knew I could. If it were an email query I would, but I have confidence that it's hard to lose a QM query. While that agent ultimately passed, Claire sent me a note to please re-query with new work if I didn't find an agent, which stuck with me. Anyway. This is amazing! Partials are requested within a month/few weeks and are given a response As far as fulls, you. But there was something in there that stuck. and I'll give you an extra entry. Surprise me! 12. Query Methods and Submission Books, Graphic Novels (just recently opened), MG, YA, and Adult fiction. Harvey Klinger Literary Agency. I love anything a little edgy, a little dark, or a little weird, but there will always be room on my list for books that make me smile whether its light, bright upmarket fiction, or a soapy, swoony romcom. QueryTracker querytracker.net. So many people were interested in my new book. Please share the links to any interviews I ended up with something I hadn't experienced before: the R&R. getting a lot of in those genres and would love to see more! 61 Matches for Claire Friedman . But thanks I guess? Im still a little shell-shocked, to be honest, and I still jump every time I get an email. You must be signed in to view this page. (In YA, think THE CHEERLEADERS or ACE OF SPADES. And you truly never know how your manuscript is going to land, because look at the stats for my two most recent manuscripts (I dont remember the other ones well enough): You cant make this shit up, haha!! Karly Dizon Agent Spotlight Interview and Query Critique Giveaway on 6/12/2023. I'd put so much work into the research, and I adored the characters. I just had to send her the right manuscript. Jennifer Herrington). Remember that certainty, two books ago, about that manuscript being THE ONE? Use AgentQuery.com, QueryTracker.com, or Publishers Marketplace (see if you can join for a month to make it cheaper) to search for agents who like your kind of thing. the contest. Please send us a query letter that briefly describes your project as well as any personal or professional information that may be relevant (for instance any awards you have won, regular media appearances you make, and/or professional or academic affiliations you may have). Queries are given a response time of a 14. Author Mentor Match applications were opening soon. 7/14/2021, Have any Fourth times the charm, am I right? Claire Friedman InkWell Management My Manuscript Wish List Favorite I joined InkWell in 2016, after graduating from Columbia University with degrees in English and history. submitted to you? way to Adult. Recent faves include LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY, TRUE BIZ, TOMORROWx3, and CARRIE SOTO. He's the author of 40 Plot Twist Prompts for Writers: Writing Ideas for Bending Stories in New Directions, The Complete Guide of Poetic Forms: 100+ Poetic Form Definitions and Examples for Poets, Poem-a-Day: 365 Poetry Writing Prompts for a Year of Poeming, and more. On occasion, I get Author's names are only released with the permission of the author. She enjoys reading fiction with a commercial hook, narrative nonfiction, and young adult and childrens books. and a unique collaborative work environment. How to Use the Spreadsheet or Set Up Your Own First, I create four tabs on my spreadsheet. Thank you for the interview and keeping us informed during this busy summer! All valid reasons to pass! represents high quality writers and illustrators of adult fiction, nonfiction, young adult, middle grade and picture books. Name. Name. More often than Id realized that is the answer. Theres no way. The cats were inspired by night elf druids in their DPS form. We scheduled it for the next day, and I dont think I slept a wink that night. queries and requests for more pages of a manuscript? My entire world was writing and querying. children's fiction. MS Type: Adult Contemporary, 116K words. Always verify agent's information before sending your query, and review the agent's website(s) for more up-to-date information. Does it feel like something your book club would love? This is an international giveaway. When their notes came in, I cut scenes and added new ones, found out the only way I knew how to describe emotion was by clenching fists and rolling eyes, and felt the unnerving rush of email notifications of new comments. Twitter @LucyACarson. Get answers to this, and many more agent questions at QueryTracker. I represent all ages (childrens through adult) in a variety of genres as long as the voice is strong, the genre doesnt matter to me. clients who are professional on and off social media, their passion, knowing If you do not want to enter the contest, that's okay. I didnt send that many queries, and only one agent requested materials. So keep going. The first shaky steps of life on your own. ^^ and final evergreen reminder that I'm fairly genre-agnostic, so if you're not sure, feel free to give me a shot anyway! Claire graduated with degrees in English and History, and continues to have stress dreams about the core curriculum. I did not die. So when I shelved the book I had been so certain was THE ONE, I had something else ready to go. Learn more Changed agencies. It took four months. I mean, I did write Warriors fanfiction when I was like ten, because I was pissed off when Spottedleaf died in book one. Kerisa Greene, and Devika Oza. Your QueryTracker Username or Email Address: Your QueryTracker Password: Forget your credentials? Thanks for sharing, Analieze! Im a big Kate Quinn fan, and am looking for stories w/ a similar vibe - something that can make the past feel accessible/ compelling to a modern audience. I KILLED ZOE SPANOS and THE AGATHAS are other favorites! 21 Nov 2022 Other recent favorites in no particular order: THE ISLAND OF MISSING TREES, THE WEIGHT OF BLOOD, THE NO-SHOW, MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW, ALL MY RAGE, BABEL, ONE TRUE LOVES, FABLE, BELLADONNA, THE DAUGHTER OF DOCTOR MOREAU, CULT CLASSIC, THE LAST HOUSEWIFE, BLACK CAKE For me, it looked like this: [] Querying doesnt have to be panic inducing, and your journey doesnt have to look like anyone elses. Day 129 and every query on both sides of mine has been rejected. then it takes me a month or two to decide or request the full. Lit Agent @inkwellmgmt // claire@inkwellmanagement.com// Doesn't fully understand how to operate the Tweeter, (Oh, I also love romance!! Literary team. A good place to start is Writers Beware, a watch group that helps inform and protect authors represent? learn the industry, attend conferences, join support groups and really The worlds biggest shout out to my darling boyfriends unending support, the unwavering enthusiasm from my writing besties, and Celestial Seasonings Vermont Maple Ginger tea. Pinklocker2010@gmail.com, Great interview. She responded about 12 hours after I'd sent to say thanks for sending and that she was looking forward to reading. She's fascinated with hidden worlds and secret knowledge. I quickly got over my misery. Thanks for a great interview! Its a fantasy with 3 POVs and a plot thats shaping up to look like a murder mystery. I WAS DETERMINED. I wrote another book at some point back then, but I have little to no memory of it, and I cannot find any evidence of it on my computer. in submissions for these genres? works including religious overtones, Thanks so much for joining us. I still loved that book, and I told her I intended to rewrite it eventually, but I was already deep into my new novel. from shady practices. Signing into QueryTracker will link this query to your QueryTracker account, allowing it to be automatically tracked and displayed in QueryTracker. As a former agency intern, she had us Skype with a literary agent, had us write sample query letters, had us work on revisions similar to what an agent would advise in an R&R. She gave us general writing advice, but backed that up with practical, business knowledge. Why do you make it sound like you suffered for so much longer?. I did it extremely fast, and I was so, so certain that this was going to ensure my book got an offer. Search by Name Search . how long youve been one, and what youve been doing as an agent. be a good fit, but not telling anything about the book. I was surprised, because I thought the Steampunk element might turn people off. I rewrote that novel (a way shorter version, obviously) in which there was much more cat romance. Its normal to suffer along the way, I guess ;). becoming familiar with ways to spot and avoid bad agents. 08/16/2022 03:43 PM. (212)352-2055. I queried so many agencies that I should not have queried. time after graduating from college, the idea of being part of the publishing Unless the agency's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting. Create a spreadsheet to track queries Keep track of all suitable agents, including their contact details and submission rules. If your e-mail is not understand the business in the best way you can. Required fields are marked *. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the agent or agency being listed. Get the free QT Newsletter with query tips and agent updates. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public. Share a bit about your agency and Many thanks for sharing! So when I shelved the book I had been so certain was THE ONE, I had something else ready to go. hybrid authors, more small publishersdo you see the role of agents changing at Note: I felt as though she got my work. Youll get there, too. Jessie Cammack - Jabberwocky Literary Agency. Our role is going to be a lot more challenging because wed writelauryngreen@gmail.com, Wonderful interview, as always! comment or e-mail me at natalieiaguirre7@gmail.com. NYC Literary Agency. QueryTracker will not function correctly without javascript. I expected a good number of those to be ghosted, besides. I know its hard to wait, and Im such a hypocrite for saying this, but do it in batches. This agent is seeking the following genres: Middle Grade, Contemporary, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Graphic Novel, Middle Grade, Historical, Middle Grade, Literary, Middle Grade, Mystery, Middle Grade, Science Fiction, Romance, Category, Romance, Contemporary, Romance, Historical, Romance, Paranormal, Romance, Thriller/Suspense, Young Adult, Contemporary, Young Adult, Fantasy, Young Adult, Historical, Young Adult, Literary, Young Adult, Mystery, Young Adult, Paranormal, Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, Young Adult, Romance, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Patrick (Admin). She offered me rep. Claire U. Have any Please leave a generously offering a query critique to one lucky winner. This agent is seeking the following genres: Gave me a really kind, lovely rejection on a full request that complimented my writing but said she just wasn't excited enough about it to rep it. Books that recently scared the pants off me: THE HACIENDA, JACKAL, THE HONEYS, and HOUSE OF HUNGER. If you do not know what that means, that is probably for the best, and just trust me when I tell you it was a terrible book. Hi Analieze! Most Recent Additions The 10 Newest Agents to Our Database View More Most Recent Updates The 10 Latest Agent Updates View More Phones Tablets Laptops Desktops Designed for Join Now To Begin Your Search need to do is be a follower (via the follower gadget, email, or bloglovin on It didnt make any sense. An agent listing on QueryTracker is not an endorsement or recommendation of that agent by QueryTracker. experience with this agent? I still truly dont know why it got 0 requests out of 25, but I imagine that somehow agents could feel the utter lack of connection in the pages. Revising would take weeks, but I had a deadline. Carl D. Brandt - Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents. Nobody read it except for my dads friend. They should query me through my QM Grounded fantasy/ genre! The first chapter began in the dining room of a hundred-year-old house in the hills of Pasadena. Im famously hard to surprise, so anything with a twist I dont see coming is an auto yes. Ruth Ware, Riley Sager, Megan Abbott, and Lucy Foley are my go-tos, but I would love to read something that can put a fresh twist on the genre (think THE MAID or "Knives Out."). development, pacing, etc. been representing quality fiction and non fiction since 1977 from MG all the week. Username. If your e-mail is not Shortly after, I participated in PitMad on Twitter, and my pitch soared to become one of the most popular tweets of the day. Yes, I am an editorial agent. Let the agent know Probably because in 3 years I wrote the number of books I should have written in many more years. And this time I knew who to query, thanks to my past experiences and my AMM family. Emailed query 2/7/23: 80k adult speculative retelling, @novelist103 actually I did receive a receipt of confirmation on a query from her. Id love to enter. Some didn't like the characters, or thought the plot was too hard to follow. //