So it's past midnight, and it's already Monday! The Special-Query Stamp contest begins NOW!
But what the hell is a Special-Query Stamp, you might be wondering. Well, it’s a virtual stamp I will give the winner that will tell the agent that his/her query + 10 pages are special. There are 5 agents who represent YA novels who will accept this stamp after the contest. And the stamp has a different meaning for each agent.
But what the hell is a Special-Query Stamp, you might be wondering. Well, it’s a virtual stamp I will give the winner that will tell the agent that his/her query + 10 pages are special. There are 5 agents who represent YA novels who will accept this stamp after the contest. And the stamp has a different meaning for each agent.
Now, let’s meet the agents who are already waiting to hear from the winner and see what the stamp means for them. Shall we?
Currently Ms. Fisher is closed to queries. But if you get the stamp, it means you don’t have to wait until she’s opened to queries again! You can query her as soon as the contest is over. And not only that, she will give you a PERSONAL response!
Agent Weronika Janczuk of D4EO Literary Agency!
For her, the stamp means that you can send a query along with a PARTIAL with a promise of concrete, personal feedback!! (How freaking awesome is that?)
For her, the stamp means that she will write a personal response when queried by the winner of this contest!
Agent Ammi-Joan Paquette of the Erin Murphy Literary Agency!
Agent Ammi-Joan Paquette of the Erin Murphy Literary Agency! She isn't open to unsolicited queries, so this stamp will give you the opportunity to query her with your first 10 pages!
Agent Krista Goering of the Krista Goering Literary Agency LLC!
She will read the query plus 10 pages and will either (1) ask to read the full manuscript, or (2) send a personal note passing.
How to participate:
Comment on this post. Include your name, the title of your YA ms, the genre, the word-count, and your email. Then write a once-sentence pitch followed by the first page of your ms (240-250 words). Next week, I’ll select some finalists, and I will ask them to email me the first 10 pages of their manuscript + the query. After that, I’ll select one winner, and mark their query with my SPECIAL STAMP!
Rules:
(Yeah, I kinda hate rules, too, but I figured I needed them :P)
1) Your manuscript must be 100% READY.
2) Your manuscript must be YA. It doesn’t matter if it’s YA paranormal, contemporary, etc, though.
3) I’ll accept only ONE entry per person.
4) The contest ends tomorrow (Tuesday) at midnight EST— BUT I’ll keep it open if I have less than 50 participants. (I guaranteed the literary agents I would select a winner among 50+ YA entries.) I will close the contest if I get more than 100 entries, though.
And that’s about it… oh, and for updates you can follow this blog and follow me on Twitter (@Monica_BW). Plus, let’s be honest, I’d LOVE it if you follow me! (Nothing would happen if you don’t, I’m just sayin’ =D)
