I signed with a literary agent 🌱 querying tips, handling rejection & what I wish I knew

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querying is a turbulent, anxiety-inducing process. I hope this video can help paint a full picture of my own journey as a writer pursuing traditional publishing. these are my lessons, reflections and tips. if you are currently querying/planning to query soon, remember that the value of your work is never defined by rejections. publishing is luck, timing, stars aligning, etc. wishing you all the best 🌈

✨thank you to Lynn and Kelley for helping me throughout the querying process!
@lynndjung
@kelleyiswriting

0:00 intro
0:42 querying writers stay strong
1:44 how do you know if you're query ready
3:45 revision process
7:25 pitching a weird book
9:24 sci fi isn't an easy sell
10:18 querying basics
11:42 querying BEGINS and so does rejection
13:40 my lowest point... and then a turning point
16:27 a tough rejection
17:52 the first offer
20:23 what to do when you get an offer
21:48 a bunch of agent responses
22:52 trust your GUT
24:47 the second offer
28:37 reflecting on both offers
29:29 the third offer
34:40 choosing which offer to accept
36:45 luck and timing
37:29 social media
38:14 additional query letter tips
43:40 manifesting good things for lh!!

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i'm kris (she/her), a speculative fiction writer documenting my writing process, ongoing projects and chatting about craft ☀️

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