tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post3301876033959194386..comments2024-03-25T22:38:39.934-07:00Comments on THERESA'S TALES: Query QuandaryTheresa Milsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-20367113363225015442010-09-10T07:04:53.403-07:002010-09-10T07:04:53.403-07:00@ Talei, I hope your WIP is going well. Good luck...@ Talei, I hope your WIP is going well. Good luck with your querying when you get there!<br /><br />@ Anonymous, thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful.<br /><br />@ Julie Dao, thanks for the good vibes - I need 'em. I'll continue to be persistent!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-74966898512021495212010-09-10T06:37:40.843-07:002010-09-10T06:37:40.843-07:00Good luck with the querying process, Theresa! I...Good luck with the querying process, Theresa! I'm sending lots of wishes and good vibes your way. Persistence is the key, but you will get there I am sure.Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-20264255773337022532010-09-10T04:38:20.144-07:002010-09-10T04:38:20.144-07:00Wow! This was trully an amazing, educating post! T...Wow! This was trully an amazing, educating post! Thank you soo much for posting! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-72428886711068867482010-09-10T04:03:26.762-07:002010-09-10T04:03:26.762-07:00Hi Theresa, good luck with the querying process -...Hi Theresa, good luck with the querying process - I'm still finishing up my main WIP but I love to hear how everyone is doing with the next part of the journey! Thanks for sharing your experience and the links. Keep us posted!!! ;)Taleihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07317577935549931974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-69525618686406282812010-09-10T02:56:39.158-07:002010-09-10T02:56:39.158-07:00@ Missed Periods, sorry you're getting rejecte...@ Missed Periods, sorry you're getting rejected too.<br /><br />Rowling only had 17 rejections before she got published, so that never fails to depress me.<br /><br />@ Al, I wrote it for Snarky Agent Man. I'd NEVER send out a rejection like that!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-82900457878326467222010-09-10T02:20:00.283-07:002010-09-10T02:20:00.283-07:00Ouch, I'd hate to have you replying to a query...Ouch, I'd hate to have you replying to a query of mine :-)Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625543235578144620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-15992071418913986352010-09-09T20:33:10.786-07:002010-09-09T20:33:10.786-07:00I wish I could offer you advice on your query, but...I wish I could offer you advice on your query, but mine keeps getting rejected too and I don't know too much about YA, so I'll just keep my mouth shut and wish you the best. Did you know that J.K. Rowling...<br /><br />Just kidding.Missed Periodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343265071637032284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-749581522444668502010-09-09T18:05:47.309-07:002010-09-09T18:05:47.309-07:00@ Elana, you still had to verbally pitch after the...@ Elana, you still had to verbally pitch after the query + you have an agent? This business is tough.<br /><br />@ Shelley, I think it's THE ONE. But then it's not. So frustrating!<br /><br />@ Amanda, the problem with these submissions is it's usually the query + 5 pages, so if the rejection is vague I don't know what they didn't like.<br /><br />@ February Grace, thank you. It was nice to win.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-85931365293964702682010-09-09T17:10:50.649-07:002010-09-09T17:10:50.649-07:00Oh man, that rejection is priceless- a well deserv...Oh man, that rejection is priceless- a well deserved win.<br /><br />Loved it!<br /><br />~bruFebruary Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078037856070486022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-31337831265613553362010-09-09T12:12:06.601-07:002010-09-09T12:12:06.601-07:00It took me three months of trial and error to feel...It took me three months of trial and error to feel confident about my query letter. But I read yours and it's good! I like how you mentioned that being a substitute teacher puts you in that teenage environment, perfect for writing YA. ;]<br /><br />Congratulations on winning that contest! It was well-deserved. You had me laughing with your faux rejection letter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-60006815239154618932010-09-09T11:16:09.248-07:002010-09-09T11:16:09.248-07:00I like your snarky letter! :) Queries are tough. ...I like your snarky letter! :) Queries are tough. I've written queries for three different books now, and my latest query is still not up to par. You'll get there. They usually just require a lot of tweaking.Shelley Slyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07981620646634240160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-32207149400276162042010-09-09T10:49:28.782-07:002010-09-09T10:49:28.782-07:00Ah, yes. Queries are so hard, I agree. And you nev...Ah, yes. Queries are so hard, I agree. And you never get to stop writing them -- I just wrote two and THEN verbally pitched my agent. Good times.<br /><br />I'll take a look at it when I get home.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-44123404468051824502010-09-09T08:15:38.860-07:002010-09-09T08:15:38.860-07:00@ Helen, I worry the alternative to the form rejec...@ Helen, I worry the alternative to the form rejection letter would look more like my snarky letter. Maybe they're sparing our feelings? I think the alternative would be a wait time of many more months.<br /><br />@ Olive, thanks. I sent my query to Mr. Snarky a little while ago. He'll tell me what's wrong with it.<br /><br />@ Ann, I haven't been advertising the blog, except when I put up a post on it. It's for some feedback from readers, but also in case an agent or editor happens to stumble upon the site. You never know....<br /><br />Let me know if you need any help when you do query.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-72851399189817413122010-09-09T07:42:58.763-07:002010-09-09T07:42:58.763-07:00I am hanging my head in shame! I only just realize...I am hanging my head in shame! I only just realized you have a second blog. I this minute added myself to your followers. <br /><br />I am not familiar with the query letter process yet..but it sounded great to me. Well done for getting that far.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524878248746427258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-86637966405352940892010-09-09T07:04:43.727-07:002010-09-09T07:04:43.727-07:00Congrats on winning the competition! As you say, p...Congrats on winning the competition! As you say, perfect timing. And good luck with those query submissions, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you:)Olivehttp://www.writeolive.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-29084162975308572122010-09-09T06:45:34.940-07:002010-09-09T06:45:34.940-07:00I love your check-the-blank snarky reply. I swear,...I love your check-the-blank snarky reply. I swear, sometimes getting the rejection letter feels just like that - a form letter where they just checked things off or filled in the blanks! I know agents are busy. But they seem to forget that writers are also busy...and hopeful and anxious and human.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-24429935831366459842010-09-09T04:21:08.079-07:002010-09-09T04:21:08.079-07:00@ Slamdunk, you say it exactly. In fact, I saw Na...@ Slamdunk, you say it exactly. In fact, I saw Nathan Bransford just had a post about conflicting query advice. I'm going to read it today.<br /><br />@ Jackee, I have gotten good advice. And then you and Alesa designed such a radically different query letter than mine. My head is swimming with query opinions!<br /><br />@ Jennifer, thanks! It was fun to be snarky.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-24833272580923347922010-09-08T23:05:08.131-07:002010-09-08T23:05:08.131-07:00Oh so wonderfully snarky! I can see why you won!Oh so wonderfully snarky! I can see why you won!Jennifer Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783975547643539868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-10378596586960446602010-09-08T22:04:27.598-07:002010-09-08T22:04:27.598-07:00LOVE Snarky's letter. Ha, ha. Queryland sure d...LOVE Snarky's letter. Ha, ha. Queryland sure does take time and effort. I'm glad you've gotten so much good advice. <br /><br />Chin up!Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-78648951940792144782010-09-08T20:56:34.738-07:002010-09-08T20:56:34.738-07:00Yes, love the snark.
The Friedman blog article an...Yes, love the snark.<br /><br />The Friedman blog article and discussion was interesting--there are so many opinions out there, it is difficult to sort through what is a best fit for the individual.Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-85677880630297601842010-09-08T18:24:45.861-07:002010-09-08T18:24:45.861-07:00@ Anne, thank you. I'd like to improve my que...@ Anne, thank you. I'd like to improve my query record.<br /><br />@ Old Kitty, I think the snarky rejection was easy to do because when I read rejections, that's what I believe they say. <br /><br />Glad you like the new query.<br /><br />After your day, I'm not surprised you're less than lively!<br /><br />@ Julie, I hope this query does the trick too. Thanks for the finger crossing.<br /><br />@ Roxy, welcome back! It was fun to write snark.<br /><br />@ Lola, I think if my snark rejection were my query, I'd have requests for partials and fulls now. If only I could make my query like this in some way.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-30054324532576888242010-09-08T17:39:09.634-07:002010-09-08T17:39:09.634-07:00I LOVE that snark letter! *snort*
Glad you got s...I LOVE that snark letter! *snort* <br /><br />Glad you got some great feedback on your query letter. I hope it garners you plenty of requests.<br /><br />Love,<br />LolaLola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-31297977046144627992010-09-08T17:01:37.947-07:002010-09-08T17:01:37.947-07:00Writing the query is not fun, but I think it's...Writing the query is not fun, but I think it's like writing the book, the more practice, the better. Loved the earlier snarkiness. That had to feel good to write.Roxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787088898112141579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-22952501216961651892010-09-08T16:43:44.297-07:002010-09-08T16:43:44.297-07:00Oh,the darn query! The thorn in our sides. I'...Oh,the darn query! The thorn in our sides. I'm so glad you got yours all fixed up and pretty! My fingers are crossed that this one will do the trick.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-28612399573735176952010-09-08T16:16:08.486-07:002010-09-08T16:16:08.486-07:00Oh wow!!! You are such a lovely person that this s...Oh wow!!! You are such a lovely person that this snarky letter is just so freaky!! OH but it's so funny! WELL DONE YOU!!!!!!<br /><br />And good luck with your querying!! I really think this new query letters for the Mist Chasers is fab!!!!! <br /><br />Thanks for the links - I'll have read of them when I'm abit more lively!! <br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.com