kris | KM Fajardo | I signed with a literary agent 🌱 querying tips, handling rejection & what I wish I knew @KrisMF | Uploaded July 2023 | Updated October 2024, 9 hours ago.
check out my substack for an early peek at these writing discussions:
⟡ kmfajardo.substack.com/p/signing-with-my-literary-agent
⟡ full query stats included in this post ^
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!!
_____
/ about /
i'm kris (she/her), a speculative fiction writer documenting my writing process, ongoing projects and chatting about craft ☀️
/ where to find me /
💌 newsletter: kmfajardo.substack.com
website: kmfajardo.com
twitter: twitter.com/km_fajardo
instagram: instagram.com/krismfajardo
🎧 music:
The Millennial Club - Pray For Me - thmatc.co/?l=7D5C9ED2
#authortube #writing
check out my substack for an early peek at these writing discussions:
⟡ kmfajardo.substack.com/p/signing-with-my-literary-agent
⟡ full query stats included in this post ^
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!!
_____
/ about /
i'm kris (she/her), a speculative fiction writer documenting my writing process, ongoing projects and chatting about craft ☀️
/ where to find me /
💌 newsletter: kmfajardo.substack.com
website: kmfajardo.com
twitter: twitter.com/km_fajardo
instagram: instagram.com/krismfajardo
🎧 music:
The Millennial Club - Pray For Me - thmatc.co/?l=7D5C9ED2
#authortube #writing
