The tone you use in a #queryletter to describe your story can make or break your pitch. Make sure it matches the genre. Learn more in this week's Agent Spotlight episode of the #storynerd podcast. #literaryagent #queryinglitagents #amquerying

Getting feedback on your pitch (ie query letter) is so important, agents do it too! Have you submitted to the #storynerd podcast yet? What are you waiting for. Visit storynerd.ca for all the details. #literaryagent #queryinglitagents #amquerying #queryletter

Please be gentle with yourself! Sometimes the stories that are in our hearts and minds are challenging to execute from a craft perspective. That's ok. Keep going. You've got this. #storynerd #writingpodcasts #writingadvice #fictionwriter #novelwriting

Is a predictable ending always a bad thing? The answer might surprise you! It's all in this week's #storynerd podcast. #writingpodcasts #writingadvice #fictionwriter #filmanalysis

What kinds of writers would literary agent Kathryn Willms want to work with? It's all in this week's Agent Spotlight episode of the #storynerd podcast! #amquerying #queryinglitagents #querytrenches #literaryagent

The global inciting incident gives rise to the protagonist's object of desire. Discover more on this week's Hook Your Reader episode of the #storynerd podcast. #queryinglitagents #querytrenches #query #amquerying

Meet literary agent Kathryn Willms! On today's Agent Spotlight episode of the #storynerd podcast, Kathryn tells us the kinds of writers she wants to work with, what's on her #MSWL, and she gives amazing feedback to a podcast listener. #amquerying #queryinglitagents #literaryagent #query

What part of the query letter is the most important to #literaryagents (metadata, plot paras, bio)? Find out on this week's episode of the #storynerd podcast. #amquerying #queryletter #querytrenches

It's a tall order, but excellence in both line writing and storytelling can be done. Hear more on this week's Hook Your Reader episode of the #storynerd podcast. #queryinglitagents #amquerying #querytrenches #queryinglitagents

Say it with me..."the middle build belongs to the villain!" This one bit of writing advice could save your novel. Learn more on the #storynerd podcast. #amwriting #writingpodcasts #podcastsforwriters #fictionwriter

Advice on creating empathy for the protagonist from literary agent, Krista White on this week's episode of the #storynerd podcast. #literaryagent #amquerying #queryinglitagents #query

Key scenes must be on the page. Period. 🙂 What happens if they aren't? That's what we discuss in this week's Hook Your Reader episode of the #storynerd podcast. #literaryagent #querytrenches #queryletter #queryinglitagents

How effective is the antagonist/villain of your story? What happens if he/she/it doesn't do the job of creating tension? It's all on this week's episode of the #storynerd podcast. #writingadvice #writingpodcasts #podcastsforwriters #amwriting

If this sounds like you, and you're looking for an agent, you can learn more about Krista White on this week's Agent Spotlight episode of the #storynerd podcast. #amquerying #mswl #literaryagent #querytrenches

Best advice about creating empathy for characters ... be specific about who they are, not what they are. It's all in this week's Hook Your Reader episode of the #storynerd podcast. #queryinglitagents #amquerying #querytrenches #query

Ever thought about the phrase "acting out of character" and what it means? Because there's a HUGE difference between characters who are complex and those who are just acting weird. It's all inside this week's episode of the #storynerd podcast. #writingpodcasts #writingadvice #amwriting #novelwriting

The first line of your book is more important than you think. Agents love a "killer" opening line—yours might be buried way down in your first chapter. It's all in today's HYR episode of the #storynerd podcast. #querytrenches #queryinglitagents #amquerying #literaryagent

How do you introduce your main character to your reader? As literary agent, Krista White, points out it's "of utmost importance." #storynerd #literaryagent #amquerying #queryinglitagents #mswl

We've got a special bonus episode of the #storynerd podcast this week where we interview literary agent, Krista White to learn about her #MSWL and the kind of writer she wants to work with! #amquerying #literaryagent #queryinglitagents

We love a good espionage story and on this week's episode of the #storynerd podcast, we're doing a deep dive into SPY GAME with Robert Redford and Brad Pitt. #writingadvice #writingpodcasts #fictionwriter #podcastsforwriters

What happens when the protagonist out maneuvers the antagonist at every turn? The plot falls apart. We discuss all this and more in today's brand new episode of the #storynerd podcast. #writingpodcasts #amwriting #novelwriting #writingabook

Will the reader 'buy' everything that's happening in your story? Check out the #storynerd podcast Hook Your Reader episodes on all podcast players and on YouTube. #literaryagent #amquerying #queryletter #queryinglitagents  (Kathleen's opinions are her own and not those of The Rights Factory)

Where's the inciting incident in your story? The closer to page one it is, the better! STORYNERD.CA #storynerd #literaryagent #amquerying #literaryagents #queryinglitagents

With The Hook Formula, in less than an hour, you can make the plot paragraphs of your QL sing. Check out learn.storynerd.ca for more. #storynerd #literaryagent #literaryagents #queryinglitagents #querytrenches  (Kat's opinions are her own and not those of The Rights Factory)

What's the nature of change in your story? Does the protagonist change, or does the world around the protagonist change? Both approaches work! STORYNERD.CA #storynerd #literaryagent #amquerying #queryletter #publishinggoals

How do you hold a reader's attention? By controlling the flow of information. Tell them only what they need to know, and only when they need to know it. STORYNERD.CA #storynerd #writingpodcasts #writingadvice #novelwriting #keepwriting

Your protagonist doesn't need to have an arc unless YOU want her to. It's your creative, artistic choice. Nice, huh? 😀 We discuss all this and more in today's #storynerd hook your reader episode. STORYNERD.CA #literaryagent #amquerying #querytrenches #queryinglitagents

How sharp are your query letter writing skills? If you need help with the plot paragraphs, check out The Hook Formula where we teach you how to do it! (Link in Bio) #storynerd #amquerying #querytrenches #publishinggoals #literaryagent

Tension Creates Attention. And to have tension, you need conflict. Learn more about this in this week's episode of the #storynerd podcast. STORYNERD.CA #literaryagent #publishinggoals #querytrenches #amquerying (Kat's opinions are her own and not those of The Rights Factory)

Here's a quick tip for improving dialogue in a novel. Want more tips? Check out this week's Hook Your Reader episode of the #storynerd podcast. STORYNERD.CA #literaryagent #query #querytrenches #publishinggoals