tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517309195472334692.post9110034125924297440..comments2023-10-30T11:40:07.884-04:00Comments on Magpie Writes: Writing Tip Thursday #10 - How to Write a Query LetterAlex Villasantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17109677049281615295noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517309195472334692.post-6254631799182653382011-04-01T08:34:26.134-04:002011-04-01T08:34:26.134-04:00Hi Pk, thanks for coming over. And thanks for the ...Hi Pk, thanks for coming over. And thanks for the input, I really appreciate it. It's funny that you mention it's from a guy's POV. I was nervous about that and asked my writing group - should I change Fin into a girl (drastic, I know!) Their response was a resounding NOOOOOO! <br /><br />Nice to meet you too!<br />alexAlex Villasantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109677049281615295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517309195472334692.post-46094910857927796312011-04-01T04:36:12.865-04:002011-04-01T04:36:12.865-04:00Hi there. I came over from the A-Z link. I think y...Hi there. I came over from the A-Z link. I think your query is nice and to the point. I may try and get a little more voice in there. Cool you wrote from a guy's POV. I'd include WHY Fin has to decide to stay or go back to his family. We know what's at stake, but why is it so important. THat should be your real clencher.<br /><br />Good luck!! And nice to meet you. :)PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517309195472334692.post-80178926337794048182011-03-31T17:43:00.258-04:002011-03-31T17:43:00.258-04:00Hey Carrie, thanks for the tip. Will definitely gi...Hey Carrie, thanks for the tip. Will definitely give it a try - and post my (hopefully improved) revisions here!Alex Villasantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109677049281615295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517309195472334692.post-47456711963385641372011-03-31T16:46:15.347-04:002011-03-31T16:46:15.347-04:00I have a blog recommendation. The Quintessentiall...I have a blog recommendation. The Quintessentially Questionable Query Experiment. http://theqqqe.blogspot.com/. I think it's a great blog for people looking to get a query in shape. You can see other query's he's critiqued. <br />Good luck with your query process.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226974782422398270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517309195472334692.post-941187525293537542011-03-31T16:28:10.266-04:002011-03-31T16:28:10.266-04:00Ok, here is my two cents worth. My knowledge on qu...Ok, here is my two cents worth. My knowledge on queries stems from all the research online and writing magazines I read.<br /><br />1. Don't include the tidbit about it being your first novel. Be confident. Just give 'em the facts of the piece. <br /><br />2. You can always give the synopsis of the novel from Fin's POV. Really catch their attention. On the other hand, I"m not sure if it's ok to change POV in the query.<br /><br />3. Remember a synopsis includes the conclusion of the story (i.e., a mystery novelist would need to include the culprit). <br /><br />I have lots more, but I'm out of town and away from all my information. I'll put it all together and bring it to our next meeting, which might be too late.Laura M. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118305776404765529noreply@blogger.com