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Query Clinic No. 3

This weekend, I’m critting two queries because of some upcoming pitch contests. Usually, I’ll only post one a week. Onto the query…

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Query Clinic No. 2

Original Query: Declan runs to his foster parents to say he loves them, he’s sorry, and he hopes he’ll make it out of the Federation alive.  If he doesn’t than he was either hung for treason or eaten by a … Continue reading

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Queries that Worked – Query Clinic

Good and bad news folks. The bad news is that I’ve run out of queries that worked to share. If you’re an author with a query that landed you an agent or publishing deal and would like to share it, … Continue reading

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Queries that Worked No. 22

Today I’m pleased to welcome Angela Parson Myers to Off the Page, sharing the query that landed her a publishing deal. Just a quick reminder about this feature… All these featured queries worked! Meaning they snagged the attention of an agent … Continue reading

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Queries that Worked No. 18

Today I’m pleased to welcome Nicole Camp to Off the Page, sharing the query that landed her a publishing deal. Just a quick reminder about this feature… All these featured queries worked! Meaning they snagged the attention of an agent … Continue reading

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Queries that Worked No. 11

Today I’m pleased to welcome Shannon Grogan to Off the Page, sharing the query that landed her an agent. Just a quick reminder about this feature… All these featured queries worked! Meaning they snagged the attention of an agent or editor. These … Continue reading

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Queries that Worked No. 8

Today I’m pleased to welcome Nicole Camp to Off the Page, sharing the query that landed her a publishing deal. Just a quick reminder about this feature… All these featured queries worked! Meaning they snagged the attention of an agent or editor. … Continue reading

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Queries that Worked No. 6

Today I’m pleased to welcome Catherine Scully to Off the Page, sharing the query that landed her an agent. Just a quick reminded about this feature… All these featured queries worked! Meaning they snagged the attention of an agent or editor. These … Continue reading

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Queries that Worked No. 01

Today I’m kicking off my brand new blog feature with a query of my own. Just a few reminders about what this feature is about: All these featured queries worked! Meaning they snagged the attention of an agent or editor. … Continue reading

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New Blog Feature: Queries that Worked!

Queries are the bane of almost every author’s existence. They are these 2-300 word distillations that must entice, enthrall, hook and excite an agent or editor while providing plot, characterisation and voice. Writing a query is hard work and there … Continue reading

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