I can easily understand the writers whom want to stand out and write query letters that doesn't work out well. That is usually the result when we want to stand out. I have found that to communicate clearly, the best way is to speak from the heart.
It’s definitely a hard line to walk! I agree, though — being clear and speaking from the heart is key, especially when querying agents who only have so much time to look at each query!
This was a great read, Alyssa! Thank you for consistently collaborating with people from inside the publishing house walls to bring us relevant and actionable “intelligence.” Lily’s insights are really helpful to me as an aspiring debut author and a woman of a certain age. And, as an aside, there is an immense amount of admiration I’m developing for all of the younger women that come across my screens in this brave new world of publishing. Keep going! This Gen X-er is proud of all of you!
So glad you found Lily’s insights helpful! And I totally share your admiration — so many incredible women doing amazing things in the publishing space. Wishing you all the best on your writing journey!
I can easily understand the writers whom want to stand out and write query letters that doesn't work out well. That is usually the result when we want to stand out. I have found that to communicate clearly, the best way is to speak from the heart.
It’s definitely a hard line to walk! I agree, though — being clear and speaking from the heart is key, especially when querying agents who only have so much time to look at each query!
This was such a great interview, Alyssa! There is so much knowledge here!
So glad you enjoyed it, Kyle!
This was a great read, Alyssa! Thank you for consistently collaborating with people from inside the publishing house walls to bring us relevant and actionable “intelligence.” Lily’s insights are really helpful to me as an aspiring debut author and a woman of a certain age. And, as an aside, there is an immense amount of admiration I’m developing for all of the younger women that come across my screens in this brave new world of publishing. Keep going! This Gen X-er is proud of all of you!
So glad you found Lily’s insights helpful! And I totally share your admiration — so many incredible women doing amazing things in the publishing space. Wishing you all the best on your writing journey!