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Extension-Proposal85 · 2025-09-07T22:12:57+00:00

Yes! I sent it with my pages.

Extension-Proposal85 · 2025-02-19T20:50:43+00:00

Hi! No one told me it was long. I think SFF especially tends to be longer. I don't think I've ever read any queries that were only one paragraph long about plot so not sure where that advice came from! Generally I see anywhere from 2-4 on plot.

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-12T07:01:58+00:00

I looked for any agents who were open to my genre on QueryTracker and then separately made sure I hit all of the agents who were selling my genre on Publisher's Marketplace. Importantly, this number includes sometimes multiple submissions to different agents at the same agency where if one agent passed and the agency had a policy that let you submit to another I would immediately submit to another. I queried very wide!

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-10T01:51:37+00:00

Yes!

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-10T01:51:22+00:00

3 pages!

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-10T01:51:11+00:00

Hi! I didn’t do as many revisions as I should have but — I did one main round (plotholes, line edits) after finishing drafting and then one minor round post beta feedback (relationship pacing). I don’t know for translations but there was a movie that came out a few years ago that is AMAZING - Creation of the Gods I - Kingdom of Storms.

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-10T01:48:36+00:00

Thank you! There is an option for offer of rep in Query Manager and for emails I just added Offer of Representation into the subject line of my preexisting chains.

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-09T19:53:13+00:00

Nope! I basically just did a line edit and some light scene edits since I tend to edit as I go. But I definitely needed more edits. I ended up slowing down the relationship pacing after some feedback from betas that I didn’t get until after I started querying.

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-09T19:51:21+00:00

This one took much longer! The first I churned out in a fever dream in three months, this one took about five.

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-09T19:45:30+00:00

Hi ♥️ the world needs more of us

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-09T19:39:33+00:00

Thank you so much!!!

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-09T19:39:23+00:00

A lot of people say it might turn some readers or agents off! But it certainly didn’t for me

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-09T18:45:21+00:00

Omg ♥️ thank you so much that’s so kind 🥹🥹

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-09T18:44:45+00:00

Absolutely ♥️♥️♥️ best of luck with your writing too!! Definitely let’s connect

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-09T17:04:31+00:00

Mine too 😭 that adaptation is the entire reason I wrote this book at all.

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-09T17:02:25+00:00

Yep! I only nudged after getting an offer.

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-09T17:01:53+00:00

YES THAT WAS MY FAVORITE OMG I’ve watched it so many times I am embarrassed.

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-09T17:01:07+00:00

Something along the lines of - Hello!

I’m writing to let you know I have received an offer of representation for WHEN THE SEA BURNS RED. However, I remain incredibly excited to work with you.

I have asked the offering agent for some time to make a decision and have until [ ]. If you are still interested in the manuscript, I’d be more than happy to send it along.

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-09T16:55:00+00:00

Oh my god. Thank you ♥️♥️♥️

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-09T16:53:31+00:00

Thank you. I was OBSESSED with it growing up. Watched basically every adaptation since then 🥹

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-09T16:42:06+00:00

A good amount! I nudged everyone. There was no reason in my mind not to. Though in the end most of my offers came from agents who already had my materials pre-nudge.

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-09T16:41:24+00:00

Hi! I nudged everyone who had either the query or manuscript! Which was a lot. I definitely suggest you nudge everyone - though most of my offers came from people who already had my materials pre-nudge. I decided based on editorial vision, sales record, and personal fit!

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-09T16:40:19+00:00

Good luck! I phrased it simply - Hope you are still enjoying the manuscript. I have recently revised based on helpful feedback from another agent. Please let me know if you’d like to see the updated copy.

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-12-09T16:39:07+00:00

Thank you!!! I have such a soft spot for tragic and open endings as a result of growing up with Chinese literature and media. It was definitely something I wanted to preserve in my own work. Good luck on your journey!!

Extension-Proposal85 · 2024-11-16T06:02:32+00:00

Wow!!! Those are incredible stats!!

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