tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post5649009157045795519..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Querying (Elements of Blogging) #AtoZChallengeArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23894333004512832042015-04-21T19:45:53.446-07:002015-04-21T19:45:53.446-07:00I haven't written query letters in decades, wa...I haven't written query letters in decades, way before the internet, but if I decided to get back into that, then any good tips would certainly be appreciated. I'm constantly self-editing and my skills in that area are good, but it doesn't hurt to have someone else's eyes check things over. Can't think of any Q topics - "Questions about ---" (fill in the blank) Nine more posts and I still have to write them. Yikes!Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-38569107342050909402015-04-21T14:36:19.689-07:002015-04-21T14:36:19.689-07:00I'm strictly indie, so I don't query, but ...I'm strictly indie, so I don't query, but practicing query letters can be helpful for making sure my stories are focused...when doing queries or synopses, sometimes problems pop up! When I do this as an exercise, I like to look at recent blogs for help and ideas.Nadine_Feldmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05742177071130596367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80226546701042998502015-04-21T09:08:46.072-07:002015-04-21T09:08:46.072-07:00That's what I've heard, but don't real...That's what I've heard, but don't really know about.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-55113854942630482072015-04-21T09:08:11.698-07:002015-04-21T09:08:11.698-07:00One could have an entire blog theme based on quest...One could have an entire blog theme based on questions.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-50779872906583399132015-04-21T07:34:05.578-07:002015-04-21T07:34:05.578-07:00Good topic and great to have resources out there t...Good topic and great to have resources out there to help us. Querying can be the most important task and one that is often daunting. The kind of task that gives you a pit in your stomach and sweaty palms at the keyboard!<br />Michele at <a href="http://angelsbark.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Angels Bark</a><br />Michele at Angels Bark https://www.blogger.com/profile/15891713963440451090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-32741229186110208472015-04-21T00:31:48.332-07:002015-04-21T00:31:48.332-07:00What I like about your posts including this one is...What I like about your posts including this one is the fact these make you think and Question and Query.Pooja Priyamvadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276632648811903859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-76093682584041039342015-04-20T18:01:58.649-07:002015-04-20T18:01:58.649-07:00I've seen a few quote blogs and blogs that do ...I've seen a few quote blogs and blogs that do quote posts.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24355871208971714192015-04-20T18:01:21.286-07:002015-04-20T18:01:21.286-07:00I tend to overlook a lot unless it's really bl...I tend to overlook a lot unless it's really blatant.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-4573450841369724172015-04-20T18:00:38.467-07:002015-04-20T18:00:38.467-07:00I wouldn't want to query, but I guess we do wh...I wouldn't want to query, but I guess we do what we feel that we must.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-79140976080871515602015-04-20T16:43:33.116-07:002015-04-20T16:43:33.116-07:00I have a hard time to edit as I am a talker:) I th...I have a hard time to edit as I am a talker:) I think it helps writers when they find these blogs. Now I think of Q for Quotes as I love some wonderful quotes that are inspirationalBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-55743931322531646942015-04-20T14:17:27.466-07:002015-04-20T14:17:27.466-07:00I'm not much at editing but I can spot typos, ...I'm not much at editing but I can spot typos, grammatical mistakes or incorrect phrasing and words. I have done it for one or two writers now.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25233932614889169192015-04-20T14:09:09.875-07:002015-04-20T14:09:09.875-07:00I self publish so don't have to query, which i...I self publish so don't have to query, which is a good thing. I would definitely seek out a query help blog if I did. I think "how to" and "help" blogs are great!<br /><br />Of course it would nice to be published by a big publishing house but that isn't going to happen and I think you'd make more money self publishing anyway and have more control over your work.<br /><br />Querying takes up a lot of good writing time.<br /><br />Sunni<br />http://sunni-survivinglife.blogspot.com/Sunnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12671891696662548892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-76716786889813753722015-04-20T13:26:13.837-07:002015-04-20T13:26:13.837-07:00So far that's what I've been doing, but th...So far that's what I've been doing, but then I've also been saying no to writing for the most part--not good, not good.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-54128757344971081232015-04-20T13:25:22.031-07:002015-04-20T13:25:22.031-07:00Humor injected helps a lot for a potentially dry t...Humor injected helps a lot for a potentially dry topic such as querying.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-87033904129657814322015-04-20T13:24:23.761-07:002015-04-20T13:24:23.761-07:00I think I prefer that situation, though being trad...I think I prefer that situation, though being traditionally published by a big house would be nice too.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-40688879124113141652015-04-20T13:23:36.073-07:002015-04-20T13:23:36.073-07:00Great! I'll keep that one on tap if I need it...Great! I'll keep that one on tap if I need it.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-16067542588990897442015-04-20T13:22:56.830-07:002015-04-20T13:22:56.830-07:00You are in a fortunate position then,
LeeYou are in a fortunate position then,<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-17933573898045892442015-04-20T13:22:12.202-07:002015-04-20T13:22:12.202-07:00I haven't thought of querying much either. Go...I haven't thought of querying much either. Good luck as you explore further.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-68353524788922909122015-04-20T12:41:04.770-07:002015-04-20T12:41:04.770-07:00Just say no to querying.Just say no to querying.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-87970366950921327752015-04-20T10:07:59.714-07:002015-04-20T10:07:59.714-07:00I love the Query Shark blog, though she doesn'...I love the Query Shark blog, though she doesn't update as often as she used to. She frequently updates posts if the writer resubmits and revises, sometimes as many as four times, until it's finally declared a win. A lot of her queries have been quite funny. She once even had a query for the Bible, which she just presented as-was instead of providing her usual snarky commentary.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-56633884849749153492015-04-20T09:52:41.139-07:002015-04-20T09:52:41.139-07:00One of the joys of self-publishing is that I no lo...One of the joys of self-publishing is that I no longer have to query! Been there, done that. Had success, but I live a new writer's life now!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.preciousmonsters.com" rel="nofollow">Precious Monsters</a>Jolie du Prehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01134800013010890881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-65980948889728990112015-04-20T09:38:46.617-07:002015-04-20T09:38:46.617-07:00Thanks for the shoutout, Lee! I still do free quer...Thanks for the shoutout, Lee! I still do free query critiques if anyone ever needs them.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-8363572132749925702015-04-20T08:55:03.717-07:002015-04-20T08:55:03.717-07:00Query writing is a challenge. I don't feel it ...Query writing is a challenge. I don't feel it gets easier though my romance publisher will look at everything I send her.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-7933082386964281922015-04-20T08:53:17.143-07:002015-04-20T08:53:17.143-07:00I've never given serious thought to queries, b...I've never given serious thought to queries, but as I'm starting to get more dedicated to my writing, I think I need to look into this more and more.Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-50404181077694092152015-04-20T08:45:10.289-07:002015-04-20T08:45:10.289-07:00I hear the fear, but I don't actually know the...I hear the fear, but I don't actually know the experience.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com