tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post3899307396461597820..comments2024-01-13T03:17:02.912-06:00Comments on S.K. Mayhew, Kid Lit Writer : (Updated) Thank You & Query Letter Queries....Sharon K. Mayhewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-23264611821945739022010-05-17T09:33:10.155-05:002010-05-17T09:33:10.155-05:00The myths really vary agent to agent. So it's...The myths really vary agent to agent. So it's important to really research the guidelines and other material published, not just use a scattershot approach.<br /><br />It's like dating -- highly unlikely you'll find your soulmate first time out!Devon Ellingtonhttp://devonellington.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-36318829319459994212010-05-16T07:58:20.541-05:002010-05-16T07:58:20.541-05:00Thank you for this great information. And, I'...Thank you for this great information. And, I'm sorry to hear about your sweet kitty : (Amy Saiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346366018143891761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-34694992474543392942010-05-16T07:54:01.700-05:002010-05-16T07:54:01.700-05:00I will check out these links! I have sent out a fe...I will check out these links! I have sent out a few queries and I know to keep them short and snappy:)Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-41792984341561925702010-05-16T07:31:23.448-05:002010-05-16T07:31:23.448-05:00Thank you for the links, Sharon, and the tips! Que...Thank you for the links, Sharon, and the tips! Querying is so stressful! Hope you're feeling better and having a good weekend.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-70779201119997212642010-05-15T23:48:08.983-05:002010-05-15T23:48:08.983-05:00I wish i had advice, but i don't... sorry for ...I wish i had advice, but i don't... sorry for your loss BTW. i know it sucks to lose a pet.Jeff Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667419764890599092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-90094431456374610092010-05-15T23:31:54.649-05:002010-05-15T23:31:54.649-05:00Great post. My only query advice would be to keep ...Great post. My only query advice would be to keep at it.<br /><br />xx<br />AMAnne-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05960236584908811801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-9845181345211607892010-05-15T22:57:20.153-05:002010-05-15T22:57:20.153-05:00Oh, Sharon, I'm so sorry about Stripes. We'...Oh, Sharon, I'm so sorry about Stripes. We'll be thinking of you.<br /><br />As for queries, I think you've pulled together some great advice here. In our opinion, the single most important element of a successful query is voice. You've got to write your query with the same voice that you write your manuscript.lisa and laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-4887124701987352672010-05-15T10:03:42.617-05:002010-05-15T10:03:42.617-05:00really great advice, Sharon.really great advice, Sharon.Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014195715998913268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-36462399266188024372010-05-15T07:54:27.487-05:002010-05-15T07:54:27.487-05:00Glad to see you healing, Sharon. :o)
And thanks f...Glad to see you healing, Sharon. :o)<br /><br />And thanks for the summary. Sounds like an awesome series--I'm off to check it out!Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-62652699596624846862010-05-15T03:04:15.445-05:002010-05-15T03:04:15.445-05:00Hi Sharon, thanks for your comments. I missed blog...Hi Sharon, thanks for your comments. I missed blogging for a few days.<br /><br />Re the quillfeather award. I just cropped and resized his photo and added the text - in my picasso photo program, but had to send it to a friend to get rid of the other chook in the original photo. When I gave it to Wendy, she brightened his colours as she thought he looked dusty!! hehe cheeky! <br /><br />I hope you do make something with Stripes' photo, it's very special. take care xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-42226503945722669222010-05-14T19:00:50.877-05:002010-05-14T19:00:50.877-05:00My advice: query in batches. That way you leave yo...My advice: query in batches. That way you leave yourself room to improve your query letter, synopsis, or even manuscript as you work through your list of prospective agents.<br /><br />Thanks for the link and info.Dawn Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05667675689038435581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-17905058954624317672010-05-14T18:04:21.185-05:002010-05-14T18:04:21.185-05:00omg i'm so sorry to hear about your cat!!
it&...omg i'm so sorry to hear about your cat!!<br /><br />it's such a difficult experience. :(<br /><br />thanks so much for all these fabulous links -- you're an absolute doll!<br /><br />also: if your daughter likes the twilighty spoofs, she might be interested in this: http://stiryourtea.blogspot.com/2010/04/bella-cullen-vs-bree-tanner.html<br /><br />tell her i say hello! :DTaherehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111022596822176769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-45727186731585961582010-05-14T16:30:06.668-05:002010-05-14T16:30:06.668-05:00I'm so sorry about your cat, Sharon. I know t...I'm so sorry about your cat, Sharon. I know that pets are members of the family. My heart breaks for you.<br /><br />Thank you for posting this. I hadn't seen these posts, so I really appreciate it.<br /><br />Have a great weekend! :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-49299105249547798812010-05-14T14:31:26.622-05:002010-05-14T14:31:26.622-05:00I agree that checking each agent's guidelines ...I agree that checking each agent's guidelines is vital because they vary widely. Being clear and concise is also a huge plus (word count and genre upfront), as is having a specific and memorable hook. <br /><br />Also, I think it's really important to be working on a new project during the query process, to keep yourself sane! Throw yourself into your writing and the time will pass much faster.Sarah Skiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242496273739569661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-81669866902474634362010-05-14T13:12:20.194-05:002010-05-14T13:12:20.194-05:00Great links! I'm headed there next.
As for q...Great links! I'm headed there next. <br /><br />As for query advice, I think the most important thing is to try not to take it personally. Oh, sure, you may need some time to wallow (chocolate helps), but shake it off and carry on. Nothing personal, you just weren't right for each other.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402266791214015301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-62160568463551736412010-05-14T12:00:13.885-05:002010-05-14T12:00:13.885-05:00Thanks for the great links. I'm off to check t...Thanks for the great links. I'm off to check them out! (I'm very sorry for your loss. My kitty is 13 and I worry about her. Try to enjoy your weekend.)Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-90430938147399912522010-05-14T09:15:04.123-05:002010-05-14T09:15:04.123-05:00Fantastic post, Sharon. Thanks so much for sharing...Fantastic post, Sharon. Thanks so much for sharing!<br /><br />MartinaMartina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-38403237585832224482010-05-14T03:48:30.555-05:002010-05-14T03:48:30.555-05:00Hi
thanks for the helpful links - books and such ...Hi<br /><br />thanks for the helpful links - books and such are now bookmarked!! Actually it's a really helpful website isn't it? I've just been browsing through their blog and they're very thorough with their query critiquing! All good stuff.<br /><br />And big hugs for your loss of the wonderful Stripes. His star shines ever so bright over the bridge.<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-43149601331617107522010-05-13T22:05:53.420-05:002010-05-13T22:05:53.420-05:00Thanks for the great info and links - I'm goin...Thanks for the great info and links - I'm going to pass your link on to another blogger friend who's working on her query right now.Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-40885734815461793912010-05-13T21:50:56.641-05:002010-05-13T21:50:56.641-05:00Excellent information, Sharon! Thanks for sharing!...Excellent information, Sharon! Thanks for sharing!! I'll definitely head on over to the Books & Such blog very soon...Hema Penmetsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08448481721288158816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-74092770563006329382010-05-13T19:48:38.266-05:002010-05-13T19:48:38.266-05:00What a nice blog there at Books & Such, I hadn...What a nice blog there at Books & Such, I hadn't seen it before. Thanks for the link. Queries are so critical, it's nice to get this insider insight!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-38552116630519349752010-05-13T19:28:34.454-05:002010-05-13T19:28:34.454-05:00Yep...I'll be bookmarking this post for future...Yep...I'll be bookmarking this post for future reference. Excellent information that I'll hopefully be putting use in a couple of months.<br /><br />Thank you!! :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-92225779637545494642010-05-13T18:46:55.606-05:002010-05-13T18:46:55.606-05:00Excellent post. Worthy of a gold star in Google Re...Excellent post. Worthy of a gold star in Google Reader.<br /><br />I have no advice to offer as I'm currently in the throws of preparing a query letter. Perhaps another time when I actually have something constructive to impart.<br /><br />Once again, I'm sorry to hear about, Stripes :(Just Wendy https://www.blogger.com/profile/05268645629027109282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-33008972755087226822010-05-13T18:37:11.970-05:002010-05-13T18:37:11.970-05:00Thanks for all the great links. I'm definitely...Thanks for all the great links. I'm definitely going to check them out. <br /><br />Sorry to hear about Stripes. My condolences.Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.com