tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post3738857623507700156..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: The Query!Karen Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-57149580361365723002011-02-04T10:06:26.521-05:002011-02-04T10:06:26.521-05:00Hey amigo. I missed this post due to a humongous c...Hey amigo. I missed this post due to a humongous case of LAZINESS. ;) Yep. But I had so much trouble with my query before actually getting it down. I learned you NEVER mince words and keep it short. Lots of white space on the paper. I learned from a writer who has a fantastic formula for making sure your query is awesome. Holly Bodger. She's the query queen as far as I'm concerned. Hugs my friend. Checking out the links. Thanks for ALWAYS helping your fellow writers out. You're awesomely cool.Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-3945113494710900582011-02-02T13:42:41.626-05:002011-02-02T13:42:41.626-05:00Donna,
You are welcome. Hope you are staying warm!...Donna,<br />You are welcome. Hope you are staying warm!<br /><br />Lindsey,<br />Congrats on your query success! Hope you can use the links. :)<br /><br />Lynn,<br />Thanks. Yeah, some of us have done them, others haven't, but it never hurts to sharpen our skills.<br /><br />Kelly,<br />Thank you, you made my day! :) Me too, Robyn's a treasure! Thanks for coming by!<br /><br />Blessings all,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-56188636846808755522011-02-02T12:59:44.364-05:002011-02-02T12:59:44.364-05:00LOVE your blog Karen :) I'm so glad that Robyn...LOVE your blog Karen :) I'm so glad that Robyn introduced us. You have so much great information here for writers. I know that I'll be visiting your blog all the time now. - Kellyseptembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-19677017245046550852011-02-02T10:56:42.577-05:002011-02-02T10:56:42.577-05:00Great tips, Karen. You are a resource for so many!...Great tips, Karen. You are a resource for so many! I don't write queries, as I don't need them yet for submiting to magazines. But preparing, learning a lot from others experiences.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-49520180599369418912011-02-01T21:11:17.583-05:002011-02-01T21:11:17.583-05:00It took me a while and a little help to write my f...It took me a while and a little help to write my first query, but it turned out great. As for my second one, it took me a little longer. I think since it was still an unfinished work that I was writing about that I was a little scared to write something that could so easily change, but then I reminded myself it wasn’t a synopsis, merely a query and so it could be a little vague. A query is after all a brief introduction of a problem and character(s) and a promise of what’s to come. I could do that, right? Sure I could and I did and I’m pretty proud how it turned out. <br /><br />Thanks for all the great links too Karen. I’m going to go check them out now!Lindsey Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398211816930946648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-1492308177164256382011-02-01T18:02:40.914-05:002011-02-01T18:02:40.914-05:00Hi Karen,
Thanks for the tips and links.
Donna V....Hi Karen,<br />Thanks for the tips and links. <br />Donna V.<br />http://donnasbookpub.blogspot.comDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-43312372059489732072011-02-01T14:19:34.819-05:002011-02-01T14:19:34.819-05:00Jennifer,
I'm thinking I need to take this cla...Jennifer,<br />I'm thinking I need to take this class! My aim to avoid them whenever possible. :)<br /><br />Kathleen,<br />That's a good approach. Yes, the day, me too, although I mostly don't care for them. :)<br /><br />Shannon,<br />They're not my faves either. :P Hope the links lend a hand!<br /><br />Rachna,<br />You are welcome. Hope these links help!<br /><br />Jeanette,<br />Somehow I just knew you weren't a query girl:) You are very welcome.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-67069726997530295362011-02-01T13:37:25.072-05:002011-02-01T13:37:25.072-05:00My hand is in my lap. Well, on the keyboard, actua...My hand is in my lap. Well, on the keyboard, actually. But not raised. <br /><br />Thanks for the links, Karen. You always help!Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-81456541427164366162011-02-01T12:45:30.202-05:002011-02-01T12:45:30.202-05:00Thanks for this great post. As I will be writing a...Thanks for this great post. As I will be writing a Query soon (I am shaking with fear) this post is absolutely timely and helpful.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-51010449883222513702011-02-01T12:01:06.873-05:002011-02-01T12:01:06.873-05:00Argh!!!!! I HATE QUERIES!
Thanks for the wonderfu...Argh!!!!! I HATE QUERIES!<br /><br />Thanks for the wonderful links. I'll be visiting each of them. :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-37939215336535366002011-02-01T10:33:50.326-05:002011-02-01T10:33:50.326-05:00Oh, that makes me think of how I study (sometimes)...Oh, that makes me think of how I study (sometimes) the Bible. The who/what/where/when/how approach ensures better undertanding, and it also fully develops the theme. <br /><br />It depends on what day you ask the question whether or not I actually like queries :)<br /><br />Blessings, <br />KathleenKathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-46681285711888849102011-02-01T09:24:37.442-05:002011-02-01T09:24:37.442-05:00Karen,
My motto and my online class, "Don...Karen,<br /><br />My motto and my online class, "Don't Query, Be Happy!" pretty much sums up my sentiments on this aspect of writing. <br /><br />Though they may be a "necessary evil" for some of the higher glossies, I've had great publishing success without them by and large.<br /><br />But your post was very informative!<br /><br />JenniferAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-31415634180601389162011-01-31T23:02:16.317-05:002011-01-31T23:02:16.317-05:00Lee,
Thanks so much. Hope they are helpful!
Susan...Lee,<br />Thanks so much. Hope they are helpful!<br /><br />Susan R.,<br />Or maybe not! Connections are a great thing. I say go with it. :)<br /><br />Becky,<br />Thanks! :) Yeah, sometimes it's more work than miracles, isn't it?<br /><br />Kristen,<br />Me too - the learning what not to do thing! lol Learning by doing, that's me:P<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-47535551130262055902011-01-31T22:15:32.995-05:002011-01-31T22:15:32.995-05:00Me! Me! I'm writing one too! Definitely rewrit...Me! Me! I'm writing one too! Definitely rewriting my old one... I think I learned what NOT to do with that one.Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-46990388052977783212011-01-31T21:44:10.104-05:002011-01-31T21:44:10.104-05:00I'm afraid I don't have any query-writing ...I'm afraid I don't have any query-writing adventures to share, but I like how you've laid these things out. I heartily agree with the "best foot forward" mindset! If I were to receive a query letter I would definitely expect the basic courtesy of having it addressed correctly and well-edited. <br /><br />I have a tendency to jump into the middle and want the details to miraculously straighten out with minimal preparation or effort. I think that if I took the proper time to sit back and prepare, projects would flow more smoothly.<br /><br />Thanks!Becky Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06587990088711808631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-55132424602621087792011-01-31T21:33:26.036-05:002011-01-31T21:33:26.036-05:00Hi Karen -
I haven't written many queries. Mo...Hi Karen -<br /><br />I haven't written many queries. Most of my assignments have come from personal meetings with editors at conferences. Now, that's frightening! I think I'd rather write a query.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-12493068792570143422011-01-31T20:54:04.269-05:002011-01-31T20:54:04.269-05:00You've got a lot to offer in this post--it'...You've got a lot to offer in this post--it's a keeper. I've got to go to the links and study these as well. Thank you giving such helpful information.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/2011/01/very-special-and-exciting-announcement.html" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out and the Blogging From A to Z April Challenge 2011</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-64607014754337369062011-01-31T20:08:47.804-05:002011-01-31T20:08:47.804-05:00Laura,
Aha, the inspiration! It was great, I loved...Laura,<br />Aha, the inspiration! It was great, I loved it! <br /><br />Lydia,<br />So I'm hearing! Next one I'll tackle then, should be the synopsis...<br /><br />Terri,<br />Thanks! Hope they lend a hand in some small way! <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Karen :)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-15731353770795619112011-01-31T19:44:18.414-05:002011-01-31T19:44:18.414-05:00OH great links!! I hate writing them but know it&#...OH great links!! I hate writing them but know it's the only way:)Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-49038711985949935802011-01-31T17:20:49.914-05:002011-01-31T17:20:49.914-05:00Compared to writing a synopsis, a query is a walk ...Compared to writing a synopsis, a query is a walk in the park.<br />:)Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-43317668049674728082011-01-31T16:48:32.235-05:002011-01-31T16:48:32.235-05:00Oh and thanks for the link! Sorry about the double...Oh and thanks for the link! Sorry about the double post.Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-10132035854639096422011-01-31T16:45:04.059-05:002011-01-31T16:45:04.059-05:00Great post, Karen. And you're so right. Get ri...Great post, Karen. And you're so right. Get right to the point. I'm writing one now for our spring scbwi conference and they aren't easy! Probably why I blogged about them last week! :)Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-25264040124115988322011-01-31T16:38:25.320-05:002011-01-31T16:38:25.320-05:00Jennifer,
Oh, yeah, that too...the synopsis is a w...Jennifer,<br />Oh, yeah, that too...the synopsis is a whole other topic...for another day when we're feeling brave! :)<br /><br />Wendy,<br />This is true, hooks can be fun. Just have to picture grabbing the reader...!<br /><br />Warren,<br />Yes, you'll notice that my hand is not waving either! <br /><br />Stephen,<br />Great idea! Glad you shared it. Thanks!<br /><br />Diane,<br />You know, this IS true. Praying ahead of time is a good idea.<br /><br />Alex,<br />Yes, short and sweet with a dash of creativity is the key!<br /><br />Susan P.,<br />You are welcome. Me too, not so crazy about it, but it can be done. :)<br /><br />Joylene,<br />Yes, queries aren't my fave. At all. :P But these do help!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-33234656076575724752011-01-31T16:21:13.929-05:002011-01-31T16:21:13.929-05:00Thanks for these links and tips, Karen. I hate wri...Thanks for these links and tips, Karen. I hate writing queries and any help is much apprecaited.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-66219102316396949482011-01-31T15:51:34.230-05:002011-01-31T15:51:34.230-05:00Karen,
Thanks so much for these timely tips. The m...Karen,<br />Thanks so much for these timely tips. The mere word QUERY had terrified me. Now the monster is tamed :)<br />SusanNorth Jersey Christian Writers Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03981039468686243008noreply@blogger.com