Amparo Ortiz | The Query Vlog! // Sharing The Query Letters That DIDN'T Get Me A Literary Agent @amparoortiz2234 | Uploaded September 2020 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
As promised, here I am thoroughly embarrassing myself with the first part of my Query Vlog series! For this first installment, I'm sharing two query letters I actually sent to literary agents... and got absolutely nowhere with. Why did these queries suck? What are some tips to make *your* query stand out in the slush pile? Join me as I roast myself and my terrible writing for the next few minutes!
Apologies in advance, folks.
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"Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
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#Authortube #Booktube #Authors #Writers #Writing #WritingCommunity #Latinx #Books #YoungAdult #PreorderGiveaway #QueryLetter #Query #LiteraryAgents
As promised, here I am thoroughly embarrassing myself with the first part of my Query Vlog series! For this first installment, I'm sharing two query letters I actually sent to literary agents... and got absolutely nowhere with. Why did these queries suck? What are some tips to make *your* query stand out in the slush pile? Join me as I roast myself and my terrible writing for the next few minutes!
Apologies in advance, folks.
**SIGNED COPIES** OF BLAZEWRATH GAMES AVAILABLE AT MY LOCAL INDIE, THE BOOKMARK!
Pre-order: thebookmarkpr.com/products/blazewrathgames?_pos=1&_sid=56fd17b2c&_ss=r
BLAZEWRATH GAMES PRE-ORDER & LIBRARY REQUEST GIVEAWAY INFO
Prizes & Signup Form: amparoortiz.com/?page_id=1271
MY LINKS
Website: amparoortiz.com
Twitter: twitter.com/amparo_ortiz
Instagram: instagram.com/amparo_ortiz
GoodReads: goodreads.com/author/show/17982934.Amparo_Ortiz
Las Musas Website: lasmusasbooks.com
PRE-ORDER BLAZEWRATH GAMES (10.6.20 // Page Street Kids)
"Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
Bookshop: bookshop.org/books/blazewrath-games/9781645670797
Barnes & Noble: barnesandnoble.com/w/blazewrath-games-amparo-ortiz/1136248128?ean=9781645670797
Amazon: amazon.com/Blazewrath-Games-Amparo-Ortiz/dp/1645670791/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1594267953&sr=8-1
#Authortube #Booktube #Authors #Writers #Writing #WritingCommunity #Latinx #Books #YoungAdult #PreorderGiveaway #QueryLetter #Query #LiteraryAgents
![Authors & Literary Agents Are Just People // Authortube [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sAFI3tS1Y-8/hqdefault.jpg "Authors & Literary Agents Are Just People // Authortube [CC]
Welcome to todays episode! Lets talk about authors and literary agents, shall we? Specifically, how parasocial relationships and hero worship in publishing can cause more harm than good. Disclaimer: I use the word d!ck a few times in this video. I felt inspired.
And yep, this video comes with CCs!!
#authortube #authors #literaryagents
✨LINKS TO SUPPORT/DONATE TO THE FOLLOWING CAUSES✨
💫Black Lives Matter: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019
Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co/
Trans Equality: https://transequality.org/covid19/mutual-aid-and-emergency-funds
💫Help The Philippines: https://helptheph.carrd.co/
💫Help Lebanon: https://helplebanon.carrd.co/
😒THE PW ARTICLE I MENTION FIVE MILLION TIMES IN THIS EPISODE😒
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/people/article/85617-lit-agent-under-fire-from-former-clients-including-bestselling-ya-author.html
🥀RECOMMENDED READ🥀
The Unbearable Whiteness Of Publishing Revisited by Shelly Romero & Adriana M. Martinez Figueroa: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/85450-the-unbearable-whiteness-of-publishing-revisited.html
Shellys Twitter: https://twitter.com/_smromero
Shellys Website: https://www.shellymromero.com/
Adrianas Twitter: https://twitter.com/boricuareads
Adrianas Website: https://www.boricuareads.com
🥀RESOURCES FOR DEFINITIONS IN THIS VIDEO🥀
Parasocial Interaction: https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100305809
Carl Jungs Persona: https://www.britannica.com/science/persona-psychology
🥀MY LINKS🥀
Website: http://www.amparoortiz.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/amparo_ortiz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amparo_ortiz/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amparo_ortiz_author?lang=en
GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17982934.Amparo_Ortiz
Las Musas Website: https://www.lasmusasbooks.com/
✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨
Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament.
SHOP AT MY LOCAL INDIE, THE BOOKMARK!
https://thebookmarkpr.com/products/blazewrathgames?_pos=1&_sid=9a222bd49&_ss=r
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/books/blazewrath-games/9781645670797
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blazewrath-games-amparo-ortiz/1136248128?ean=9781645670797
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Blazewrath-Games-Amparo-Ortiz/dp/1645670791/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1594267953&sr=8-1")
![Author Q&A! Answering Your Burning Questions // Authortube [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tQ-SmWlwXBY/hqdefault.jpg "Author Q&A! Answering Your Burning Questions // Authortube [CC]
Welcome to todays episode! Im answering YOUR burning questions to celebrate new subscribers! This was shot on a chill, rainy day, and of course, my rooster friend just had to chime in, lol. CCs available in this episode!
#authors #authortube #writingcommunity
✨LINKS TO SUPPORT/DONATE TO THE FOLLOWING CAUSES✨
💫Black Lives Matter: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019
💫Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co/
💫Trans Equality: https://transequality.org/covid19/mutual-aid-and-emergency-funds
💫Help The Philippines: https://helptheph.carrd.co/
💫Help Lebanon: https://helplebanon.carrd.co/
🥀MY LINKS🥀
Website: http://www.amparoortiz.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/amparo_ortiz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amparo_ortiz/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amparo_ortiz_author?lang=en
GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17982934.Amparo_Ortiz
Las Musas Website: https://www.lasmusasbooks.com/
✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨
Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament.
SHOP AT MY LOCAL INDIE, THE BOOKMARK!
https://thebookmarkpr.com/products/blazewrathgames?_pos=1&_sid=9a222bd49&_ss=r
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/books/blazewrath-games/9781645670797
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blazewrath-games-amparo-ortiz/1136248128?ean=9781645670797
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Blazewrath-Games-Amparo-Ortiz/dp/1645670791/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1594267953&sr=8-1")
![How I Write A Graphic Novel: Shot Composition // Authortube [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tjxXaQJPj9s/hqdefault.jpg "How I Write A Graphic Novel: Shot Composition // Authortube [CC]
Todays episode is all about SHOTS. Or, how writers can integrate shot composition into their graphic novels and comics. Consider this the second episode in the Comics Corner series (first ep linked below!). Let me know in the comments if theres anything youd like to see in this series!
CLOSED CAPTIONS AVAILABLE!
#graphicnovels #script #comics #authortube #authors #writers #writing
✨LINKS TO SUPPORT/DONATE TO THE FOLLOWING CAUSES✨
💫Black Lives Matter: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019
💫Help The Philippines: https://helptheph.carrd.co/
💫Help Lebanon: https://helplebanon.carrd.co/
✍🏽HOW I WRITE A GRAPHIC NOVEL: SCRIPT FORMAT✍🏽
https://youtu.be/MNldOvcqgsQ
✨RESOURCES IN THIS VIDEO✨
🔥FLAMER by Mike Curato: https://bookshop.org/books/flamer/9781250756145
🔥 THE COMPLETE PERSEPOLIS by Marjane Satrapi: https://bookshop.org/books/the-complete-persepolis/9780375714832
🔥 SHADOW OF THE BATGIRL by Sarah Kuhn; Illustrated by Nicole Goux: https://bookshop.org/books/shadow-of-the-batgirl/9781401289782
🔥 Monstress, Vol. 1: AWAKENING by Marjorie Liu; Illustrated by Sana Takeda: https://bookshop.org/books/monstress-volume-1-awakening-9781632157096/9781632157096
🔥LAURA DEAN KEEPS BREAKING UP WITH ME by Mariko Tamaki; Illustrated by Rosemary Valero -OConnell: https://bookshop.org/books/laura-dean-keeps-breaking-up-with-me/9781626722590
🔥THE ORACLE CODE by Marieke Nijkamp; Illustrated by Manuel Preitano: https://bookshop.org/books/the-oracle-code-9781401290665/9781401290665
🔥 ANYAS GHOST by
🔥Marvel Database: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki
✨OTHER SCRIPT FORMAT VIDEOS I RECOMMEND // ILLUSTRATOR-FRIENDLY!✨
🔥Shot Types @ Comic Book Glossary https://comicbookglossary.wordpress.com/shot-types/
🔥Dina Norlunds Vlog: What I Learned From Finishing My First Graphic Novel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFsDCxHJpBg
🔥Neil Gaimans Masterclass on How To Create A Comic Book: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-create-a-comic-book-step-by-step-guide-for-making-your-own-comics
🔥Eduardo Pavez Goyes Vlog: How To Write A Graphic Novel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEWhae5o2Ok
🔥Mark Crilleys Vlog: Writing/Storytelling: 10 Tips To Help You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb1eMQ4K17Y
🔥Lucifer Storms Vlog: Tips, Advice, & Guidelines For Writing Comic Book Scripts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huJttJFmqFA&t=419s
**SIGNED COPIES** OF BLAZEWRATH GAMES!🔥🇵🇷🐉
Get a signed copy at The Bookmark: https://thebookmarkpr.com/products/blazewrathgames?_pos=1&_sid=56fd17b2c&_ss=r
✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨
Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament.
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/books/blazewrath-games/9781645670797
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blazewrath-games-amparo-ortiz/1136248128?ean=9781645670797
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Blazewrath-Games-Amparo-Ortiz/dp/1645670791/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1594267953&sr=8-1
🥀MY LINKS🥀
Website: http://www.amparoortiz.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/amparo_ortiz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amparo_ortiz/
GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17982934.Amparo_Ortiz
Las Musas Website: https://www.lasmusasbooks.com/")
