tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post4191692138392059868..comments2024-03-29T05:48:34.348-06:00Comments on Author Elana Johnson: Query Letter Advice: Let Someone Else Write It!Elana Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-87966752392005507202023-07-02T07:45:06.701-06:002023-07-02T07:45:06.701-06:00While it may be tempting to have someone else writ...While it may be tempting to have someone else write your query letter, I encourage you to take on the task yourself! 📝✨ No one knows your project and passion better than you do. Crafting your own query letter allows you to convey your unique voice and connection to your work. Embrace the opportunity to showcase your skills as a writer and make a lasting impression on literary agents and publishers. Happy writing! 🖊️🌟 <a href="https://myhomesfix.com/best-ac-services-near-me/" rel="nofollow">best ac installers near me</a>My Homes Fixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047162855800927877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-9959776994380517272013-03-31T20:26:58.118-06:002013-03-31T20:26:58.118-06:00Great idea! Miss you all and wish I was able to me...Great idea! Miss you all and wish I was able to meet you all at the library too. Maybe I'll have to try my local library by myself and see if I can write there. Maybe I'll get stuff done.Nichole Gileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536148445303996747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-72995049661654031572013-03-25T05:35:29.547-06:002013-03-25T05:35:29.547-06:00I just might try this! Thank you! (-:I just might try this! Thank you! (-:Fida Islaihhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092246146139978450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-35247542349591433242013-03-18T08:20:02.782-06:002013-03-18T08:20:02.782-06:00Solid Gold! Thanks for the tip and hilarity. Solid Gold! Thanks for the tip and hilarity. Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12589132806788056004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-7495158363926232492013-03-17T20:51:01.446-06:002013-03-17T20:51:01.446-06:00Oh. My. Goodness.
LOVE this idea! I've rewri...Oh. My. Goodness.<br /><br />LOVE this idea! I've rewritten my query so many times I've lost track of what I even want to portray about my story. I will have to try this! :)Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835079187093517851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-29534944089082747182013-03-14T06:47:54.471-06:002013-03-14T06:47:54.471-06:00You guys are great actors. Much better than James ...You guys are great actors. Much better than James Franco.Adam Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08177321589676551378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-22545026517298654022013-03-13T08:29:49.933-06:002013-03-13T08:29:49.933-06:00This. Was. Awesome.
And I agree-- it's SO muc...This. Was. Awesome.<br /><br />And I agree-- it's SO much easier to get to the bare bones of someone ELSE's book than it is your own.Peggy Eddlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241451940725996650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-38573853891563835632013-03-12T16:40:39.248-06:002013-03-12T16:40:39.248-06:00Yes! This is what I'm always saying. Why can&#...Yes! This is what I'm always saying. Why can't my CP's just write it for me? And maybe parts of my books, too. I don't think that's asking too much. LOL. :) But seriously, it definitely makes sense to have someone un-bogged-down with all the things to tell you what your book is about, what parts are actually exciting, because often the exciting parts are not what we think are the best parts.Katrina L. Lantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871272394922775923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-46474403989983270612013-03-11T22:39:57.396-06:002013-03-11T22:39:57.396-06:00Your photos crack me up! I do know how Erin loves ...Your photos crack me up! I do know how Erin loves the library and she's so lucky to have you as a library bud! I love your idea too. If I ever get to the point that I'm ready for a query letter, I definitely like the idea of asking a friend for help.Leslie https://www.blogger.com/profile/17430815366297302202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-69175578615215209812013-03-11T17:27:15.187-06:002013-03-11T17:27:15.187-06:00I actually did this for one of my friend's ear...I actually did this for one of my friend's early query drafts - it helped her make it concise. Plus, I love her book so it was fun!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-28062624278193291502013-03-11T11:18:01.585-06:002013-03-11T11:18:01.585-06:00Great idea! I'm going to try it. Love the pics...Great idea! I'm going to try it. Love the pics!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09210398194494998143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-11410104059621601722013-03-11T09:41:48.810-06:002013-03-11T09:41:48.810-06:00I think that's a great idea! I'll try it s...I think that's a great idea! I'll try it sometime. :D On that subject, way back 3 or 4 years ago, the first time I attended Roundup, you sent me your query letter powerpoint presentation and I still have it and refer to it often. I sent it to a friend of mind who's trying to sell her first book and she said it helped her immensely. Just wanted to let you know how awesome your awesomeness is. Thanks Elana! :DLiesel K. Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860816358217211833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-76881524518721425382013-03-10T18:01:46.092-06:002013-03-10T18:01:46.092-06:00This is the coolest post ever, and not just becaus...This is the coolest post ever, and not just because I heart both of you. :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-61499184546313670492013-03-10T15:55:06.468-06:002013-03-10T15:55:06.468-06:00I definitely think that's a great idea. So lon...I definitely think that's a great idea. So long as authors remember to then add in their vice. :)Nicole Zoltackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-3760469751719546902013-03-09T09:29:27.579-07:002013-03-09T09:29:27.579-07:00Bah ha ha! That's pretty much how it happened....Bah ha ha! That's pretty much how it happened. This is my favorite blog post ever. I was driving to Las Vegas yesterday. Sorry I just had a chance of writing! You are my favorite library patron ever! Def better than the bum!i'm erin.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13729541389129887477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-91950978028348292142013-03-08T19:54:54.069-07:002013-03-08T19:54:54.069-07:00Hi!
I totally understand this. I just recently ha...Hi!<br /><br />I totally understand this. I just recently had to do this with a friend. She was working on a summary, and couldn't get it to work, so I did it for her. I know her book, but I could simplify it down. <br /><br />I write at coffee shops. I'm glad I'm not the only one who writes somewhere other than home. :)Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03852146274411023781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-54388113781470708702013-03-08T19:06:48.522-07:002013-03-08T19:06:48.522-07:00I love this post! Not just for the pictures either...I love this post! Not just for the pictures either (they were totally awesome). I never thought about it before, but getting someone else to write the query letter sounds like a great idea. :3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-35453831176604226542013-03-08T17:10:53.156-07:002013-03-08T17:10:53.156-07:00Love it! This is probably why it's so much eas...Love it! This is probably why it's so much easier to help others on their query letters over at Agent Query Connect :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-47991734172964124962013-03-08T13:12:47.191-07:002013-03-08T13:12:47.191-07:00Love this idea Elana! Thanks for the fabulous advi...Love this idea Elana! Thanks for the fabulous advice. <br />Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16922871961153388205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-63310102045190473852013-03-08T12:03:16.483-07:002013-03-08T12:03:16.483-07:00You look like you're both having too much fun ...You look like you're both having too much fun in that library! Great advice, Elana, and good luck to Erin!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-83633989683103400482013-03-08T11:44:07.324-07:002013-03-08T11:44:07.324-07:00Best blog post ever! You girls and your PG library...Best blog post ever! You girls and your PG library time! Sometimes I really wish I was cool enough to live in PG. but yes, I agree. I'd take u writing my query letter any day. Jessie Humphrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096043821002254348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-33824870939899329832013-03-08T08:58:38.839-07:002013-03-08T08:58:38.839-07:00I've done a version of this before and got my ...I've done a version of this before and got my best query ever. I sent a way rough version of my query to one of my cps who ended up rewriting the entire thing and it was awesome. I had to tweak the voice and a few small things, but the structure of it was there. She was far enough away from the story to know what was important and what wasn't.<br /><br />Also, your library is awesome.Kaylee Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12707226153627779741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-69471352408954079862013-03-08T08:32:19.276-07:002013-03-08T08:32:19.276-07:00Love those hands of Erin flying everywhere. That&#...Love those hands of Erin flying everywhere. That's ME when I talk about my books! :-)<br /><br />Love this post. Seriously some great advice.Kathryn Purdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337488365098780737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-27785380928948787052013-03-08T08:07:51.682-07:002013-03-08T08:07:51.682-07:00Elana--where were you when I needed my query writt...Elana--where were you when I needed my query written??? Haha. Lucky Erin.ilimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17899071063752311737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-64635935772648179522013-03-08T07:50:32.853-07:002013-03-08T07:50:32.853-07:00I laughed when I saw the title of this post. Hoora...I laughed when I saw the title of this post. Hooray for delegation! But seriously, this is brilliant advice. Now if I can just find some friends who know how to write query letters....Lacie Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03322022970185254541noreply@blogger.com