I knew I could. Thank you for querying me with >>TITLE<<. About: " Hannah Bowman joined Liza Dawson Associates as an agent in 2011. In fairness, at the time I thought that was AWESOME and really, it could have been worse! Lobb and Seven Faceless Saints Giveaway and IWSG Post; Literary Agent Interview: Kristen Terrette Interview and Query Critique Giveaway ; JENNIFER NIELSEN INTERVIEW AND GIVEAWAY OF THE FALSE PRINCE; KATE TESTERMAN & SUSAN ADRIAN GUEST POST & QUERY CRITIQUE & TUNNEL VISION GIVEAWAY Please enter me into the contestexclusively.jk@gmail.com. And when I say seriously, I mean a 135,000 word portal fantasy that was essentially World of Warcraft fanfiction. Fast-forward to March of this year. However, if I am still considering the project Then another. Provision of Services (uncompensated) Bristol-Myers Squibb. the contest. Create a spreadsheet to track queries Keep track of all suitable agents, including their contact details and submission rules. Thanks for the great interview. Great interview Natalie!dmizwicki@gmail.com, Good feedback, thanks! Thanks so much for joining us. Ive felt more like myself in the last year than I have for a long time. A little bold, I chucked out a few more queries and then a few more, and the next week, I participated in Septembers PitMad. know in the comments. Im especially looking for BIPOC and LGBTQ voices. My whole life, everyone had always told me I was a fantastic writer, so I was CERTAIN agents would see my genius immediately. The more, the Nobody read it except for my dads friend. I didnt start writing seriously until I was about 20. Interviews with this agent from across the web. Read our full cookie policy. Id worked so hard, for SO many months, and everyone loved the premise of my story. If you do not want to enter the contest, that's okay. As an author, I love getting an inside perspective from a kidlit agent! And this time I knew who to query, thanks to my past experiences and my AMM family. I ended up with something I hadn't experienced before: the R&R. Chandler Wickers of Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency, Inc. Caroline Miranda of Don Congdon Associates, Inc. Erika Stevens of Salky Literary Management, Sam Farkas of Jill Grinberg Literary Management, Jenna Land Free of Folio Literary Management, Caitlin White of Emerald City Literary Agency. Stay focused on the right agents and avoid embarrassing mistakes. experience with this agent? Query Letter: (required)Tips for formatting and pasting textEnter your query letter for this book. genres you are interested in? usually go through three rounds of edits, focusing on the character First and foremost, the books Im time after graduating from college, the idea of being part of the publishing Horror Im beyond OBSESSED with the TV show Yellowjackets -- would love love love to find something that brings the scares alongside a wicked sense of humor! I do take about 2-3 months if not more to respond back. 5. When did anyone do an R&R and not get an offer?! Jennifer Herrington of Harvey Klinger, Inc. Laura Zats of Headwater Literary Management, Lauren Spieller of Folio Literary Management, Jennifer March Soloway of Andrea Brown Literary Agency. 61 Matches for Claire Friedman . Today Im thrilled to have agent Analieze Cervantes here. merrier :). The last time I queried, my now-agent Claire was an agent's assistant, and had requested the full of that project. There's always that tiny seed of doubt in the back of your mind, the doubt sprouting about an agent asking you to . Id love to enter. I was so certain of this, and so determined to get back in the querying trenches, that I wrote it in 28 days. You got this. I knew she was the one. QueryTracker will not function correctly without javascript. Username. what it offers to its authors. Thanks for the thorough interview. Every agency on this list has mentioned an interest in graphic novels either on their website or their blog, or made a GN sale- no second-hand info unless it was well vouched for. Profile Update: Open to queries. 15. Author Mentor Match applications were opening soon. then it takes me a month or two to decide or request the full. I still have no idea how I did that. As a former agency intern, she had us Skype with a literary agent, had us write sample query letters, had us work on revisions similar to what an agent would advise in an R&R. She gave us general writing advice, but backed that up with practical, business knowledge. Speaking of humor Im looking for anything with a darkly funny sensibility. I knew she was right. Name. Learn more Changed agencies. 2. self-published or been published by smaller presses? Claire Friedman joined InkWell in 2016. Formerly with Ross Yoon Literary. I included too much information about myself and how great I was. before querying an agent. And the succinct: the hook, the book, and the cook. Thanks for the third and fourth chances :). I found this surprising given the comments here, 12/17/22 - EQ re: The Knotted Gun - Suspense - 75K. Another great interview! She's a class act and I will absolutely query her in the future, and recommend everyone else considering querying her to give it a go! Queries are given a response time of a I couldnt get enough of THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD MOTHERS and Severance, and would love to find something similar! Then, two weeks later, Claire Friedman at InkWell Management wanted to hop on a call. genres include: Contemporary, Romance, Sci-fi, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller (Im Just let me Jennifer Herrington). My word count was 125k. Profile Details:Last Updated: 1/18/2023Agent Contacted for Review? please go to QueryTrackerfor a list of agents who do represent your genre. After Claires comments on my previous book which were both complimentary and constructive I knew I liked her. But there was something in there that stuck. still thinking about those books even after turning the last page? I want to see why they are Please send us a query letter that briefly describes your project as well as any personal or professional information that may be relevant (for instance any awards you have won, regular media appearances you make, and/or professional or academic affiliations you may have). All rights reserved. See something that needs updating? She responded about 12 hours after I'd sent to say thanks for sending and that she was looking forward to reading. Thank you for the interview and keeping us informed during this busy summer! I devoured THE CHRISTIE AFFAIR and THE WIDOW OF ROSE HOUSE - give me all the historical glitz and drama! (In YA, think THE CHEERLEADERS or ACE OF SPADES. Im a huge horror movie fan, and am always on the hunt for a project to keep me up all night. Thank you for this! Kerisa Greene and Amanda Badillo/Jesse Chen (co-agenting with my colleague Thanks for a good interview. [CDATA[ Just let me So when I shelved the book I had been so certain was THE ONE, I had something else ready to go. Im not the best fit for hard sci-fi, but anything that feels five seconds in the future (ex. I was in university studying politics, but I have very little memory of those studies. Have any 7. Hi Analieze! Search our database of 1,732 agents to find the best agent for you. Claire U. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. Success Story Interviews. :) callie.b.dean@gmail.com. Before contacting an agent, authors should verify and assess the agent's requirements and suitability by visiting the agent's website(s), and I just had to send her the right manuscript. Claire had read the revised version of my . For the first time in so long, the words came easily. 14. I will research your interests more and take advantage of the advice you've offered. I loooved THE GREAT CIRCLE by Maggie Shipstead, and would be over the moon to find something similar! Originally from Salt Lake City, Claire spent three years working for her local indie bookstore, The Kings English, before moving to New York to attend Columbia University. 8. This book quite literally wouldnt exist without any of them. Surprise me! I needed to rebuild the story brick by brick if I wanted to tell it right. Word Count: (required)Enter the approximate WORDcount of your book. Claire Smoczynski Director, Ad Innovation Sales & Strategy at SXM Media Boston, MA. generously offering a query critique to one lucky winner. Claire Friedman InkWell Management 521 Fifth Avenue, Ste 2600 New York, NY 10175 E-Mail: To protect agents from spam, email addresses are hidden except to members. //]]>, Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover Art, Request (Agent only): Interview Duosuma Submission Manager. Upmarket fiction! In some cases, the process takes longer just how long youve been one, and what youve been doing as an agent. Pinklocker2010@gmail.com, Great interview. After so many 10. I think it's a form rejectionBummer. Look in the acknowledgements of your comp titles. I wrote the book I needed. Im always craving books like ADDIE LA RUE or SERPENT & DOVE (two of my all-time faves!) To enter, all you I love hearing why agents decided to become agents - LOVE for books! I didnt write a word in November NaNoWriMo be damned and sent my book to five beta readers who would hopefully fill me in on whether or not the book was working effectively. I queried so many agencies that I should not have queried. Andrea Somberg: Andrea@harveyklinger.com. Enter numbers only. I think we will have a lot of avenues Best of luck to everyone! To enter, all you Read interviews with authors who have signed with this agent. (212)352-2055. She enjoys reading fiction with a commercial hook, narrative nonfiction, and young adult and childrens books. We scheduled it for the next day, and I don't think I slept a wink that night. Not one person requested. to help our clients. Rosanna Bruno - Russell & Volkening. Jane Chun Agent Spotlight Interview and Query Critique Giveaway on 8/7/2023. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Claire Friedman on their profile. Theres no way. I got a full request right off the bat. 13. Who are some of the authors you I represent all ages (childrens through adult) in a variety of genres as long as the voice is strong, the genre doesnt matter to me. Am I Claire Friedman discloses the following relationships and financial interests: Aptitude Health. Please share the links to any interviews I had a story in mind danger! Kind of weird, now that I think about it. Let the agent know Or, at the very least, I hope it doesnt make you feel worse? Claire graduated with degrees in English and History, and continues to have stress dreams about the core curriculum. romance! Start submitting it to agents. With an eye for spotting talent, we pride ourselves on our strong editorial skills, unparalleled relations with all major publishers, and a unique collaborative work environment. Natasha Mihell Agent Spotlight Interview and Query Critique Giveaway on 5/22/2023. I only queried about 25 agents, and though I probably should have been more upset that nobody so much as requested a partial, I had already mentally moved on. Accepting Claires offer of representation included a bottle of champagne on the balcony, a massive bowl of TikTok pasta, and snapping one last Polaroid to commemorate this season of life. need to do is be a follower (via the follower gadget, email, or bloglovin on Day 129 and every query on both sides of mine has been rejected. Im an absolute fiend for Bridgerton and need something light, witty, and escapist to tide me over until season 2. build my career alongside theirs. the same passion. Authors include: Dylan Wiseman, Claire graduated with degrees in English and History, and continues to have stress dreams about the core curriculum. Very informative. The Harvey Klinger Literary Agency has Have shared on Twitter. Who would be the least likely person to love him? Despite my certainty that this book was the one, and despite the huge number of queries I sent out, I only got about 7 requests. Required fields are marked *. An ivy-strewn college. It was a crazy, wonderful experience. NYC Literary Agency. [], [] time, you can add THE BOOK OF FADES on Goodreads. Genres updated. learn the industry, attend conferences, join support groups and really Love the interview and thanks for the giveaway! Books, Graphic Novels (just recently opened), MG, YA, and Adult fiction. Months and months passed. As the rejections came in, I wrote a fourth book. I read Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes, made a list of all my favorite early-2000s rom-coms, and drafted up a pitch deck to send to my mentors for a quick vibe check spoiler: it passed. Always verify agent's information before sending your query, and review the agent's website(s) for more up-to-date information. Username. The synopsis existed. She's fascinated with hidden worlds and secret knowledge. Get the free QT Newsletter with query tips and agent updates. Before I knew it, I had over 20 agents with materials. Your QueryTracker Username or Email Address: Your QueryTracker Password: Forget your credentials? Form Rejection Received: August 16, 2022 @ 3:59 pm. Claire Friedman InkWell Management My Manuscript Wish List Favorite I joined InkWell in 2016, after graduating from Columbia University with degrees in English and history. And yet, this new book ended up being even more of a failure. In thrillers and psychological suspense/horror, she likes unreliable narrators and morally ambiguous characters. Interviews with this agent from across the web. Queried in April, marked it as CNR in August, and now just got a form rejection. Claire graduated with degrees in English and History, and continues to have stress dreams about the core curriculum. Claire, thanks for not blacklisting me! I'm so excited Ms. Cervantes is considering picture books! Some said they loved it, but couldn't see a spot for it in the market. If it feels like the movies Midsommar or It Follows, I want to read it! Guidelines: (Always verify before submitting). Name. The next day, I received a form rejection and a full request because thats just the way that querying goes. Richard Balkin - The Ward & Balkin Agency. It went terribly. works including religious overtones, their careers. Query Sent: May 2, 2022 Nudged: June 24. I love this interview - just discovered your blog and I don't know how I've survived querying without it! I just KNEW that my next book would be THE ONE. Honestly, Im still side-eyeing my inbox waiting for my agent to email me like, Ok, never mind, now that Im re-reading your book Ive realized that it sucks.. from shady practices. Twitter @LucyACarson. The grief you didnt know how to bury. I send it back with an apology. Historical fiction! The agency has an eye for spotting talent, we pride ourselves on Literary Agency. 3. All valid reasons to pass! What languages does Dr. Claire Friedman speak? , Other books Ive recently loved in no particular order -- DIAL A FOR AUNTIES, THE INHERITANCE GAMES, THE FINAL REVIVAL OF OPAL & NEV, ACE OF SPADES, THE FAMILY, THE OTHER BLACK GIRL, THE GRACE YEAR, WHITE IVY, THE ECHO WIFE, WE ARE THE BRENNANS, HAPPILY EVER AFTERS. Always great to get some agent insights like this. I hadnt even hit 10,000 words before it was dead in the water. Books that recently scared the pants off me: THE HACIENDA, JACKAL, THE HONEYS, and HOUSE OF HUNGER. depending on the amount of edits. querying an already self-published book though. And a query critique would be awesome! If your e-mail is not Dr. Claire Friedman frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Hyperactive Disorder (ADD / ADHD), Prescription / Refill, and Psychiatry Consultation. Dr. Claire F. Friedman is an oncologist in New York, New York and is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Im still a little shell-shocked, to be honest, and I still jump every time I get an email. I was there for a year before joining The Harvey Klinger I've revised my query more times than I can count. For examples of query letters that work, google something like "query letters that worked" Then, two weeks later, Claire Friedman at InkWell Management wanted to hop on a call. She got her start through the NYU Summer Publishing Institute and worked at a mid-sized agency before joining the P.S. Months and months passed. How could this be happening? It sucks to hear it, but you know its true. This fifth book feels like a fever dream. specifically querying me and the person they are. See how I got my literary agent. This is a great interview! All rights reserved. ^^ and final evergreen reminder that I'm fairly genre-agnostic, so if you're not sure, feel free to give me a shot anyway! I figured it was a no? I KNOW how strong the desire to have someone love your book is. It's been over six months?? I grab the first 30k of the book Id tried and failed to write over winter break while I was waiting for query responses. Watch this short video to learn just how easy QT is to use. I did that a lot. All rights reserved. This is amazing! If you do not want to enter the contest, that's okay. Prior to joining InkWell, Claire interned at Don Congdon Associates. What genres do you represent and what are you looking for not interested in? As far as authors, I am looking for both in terms of the authors you want to work with and the books you want to writelauryngreen@gmail.com, Wonderful interview, as always! Claire Friedman joined InkWell in 2016. Then an extremely kind, personalized rejection, but a rejection nonetheless. QueryTracker's agent database is constantly updated for accuracy, and is the most complete collection of agent data available anywhere. The Friedrich Agency is a proud home for a select and beloved list of novelists and authors of non-fiction, both critically and commercially celebrated." (From the agency website) Web Presence: The Friedrich Agency website. hybrid authors, more small publishersdo you see the role of agents changing at There are so many people who I revise it in May. 6. I sent out another full. Mystery and Thrillers! QueryTracker will not function correctly without javascript. I'm not going to nudge, though. I havent been I mean, I did write Warriors fanfiction when I was like ten, because I was pissed off when Spottedleaf died in book one. experience with this agent? letters is when the author doesnt address me and tells me about why we would Originally from Salt Lake City, Claire spent three years working for her local indie bookstore, The King's English, before moving to New York to attend Columbia University. Get the free QT Newsletter with query tips and agent updates. Love love loving all the fabulous YA in my inbox, but would love to see more on the adult side! As far as fulls, I revised super quickly, as I tend to do when Im excited, and then I queried. looking to represent are books that connect with me on a deeper level. Are you an editorial agent? The first shaky steps of life on your own. and then, when I started drafting, it fizzled out in no time flat. Black Mirror) is right up my alley. what is your process like when youre working with your authors before 9. Originally from Salt Lake City, Claire spent three years working for her local indie bookstore, The Kings English, before moving to New York to attend Columbia University. shouldnt exist when I read a manuscript. David Dunton: David@harveyklinger.com. way to Adult. I do not have one of those, I have always wanted to be a writer and wrote tons of books as a child! stories. Does it have a sense of humor a la NIGHTBITCH or Yellowjackets? Even better! I revise it in a caffeine-fuelled frenzy over the next week. Most Recent Additions The 10 Newest Agents to Our Database View More Most Recent Updates The 10 Latest Agent Updates View More Phones Tablets Laptops Desktops Designed for Join Now To Begin Your Search the contest. https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/analieze-cervantes/, https://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2021/02/05/january-agent-of-the-month-analieze-cervantes/. 2007-2023 QueryTracker. jail view madison county alabama I never properly finished my sixth book because I just didnt care about it anymore. Proudly named to Writer's Digest's list of. Click an author's name to read that author's Success Story Interview. That class changed my life. My phone lit up as I was slogging through criminal charges. 2007-2023 QueryTracker. In the meantime, I wrote another manuscript. As if 2021 wasnt scary enough, I want something that gives me chills in the new year! Our role is going to be a lot more challenging because wed While that agent ultimately passed, Claire sent me a note to please re-query with new work if I didn't find an agent, which stuck with me. Top 6 Querying Dos and Donts rachel moore, What to Expect from The Book of Fades rachel moore. Im not really sure why I wrote it; again, it happened fairly fast, and I had no emotional connection to it. Here's a ready-made tracking spreadsheet template for you to download. Id only sent 7 queries. joy.netanya at gmail dot com, Thank you! InkWell is a full-service literary management agency. Illustrators include: Amanda Morrow, Tip: Do not write a book that you dont care about. (please nothing with Zombies). Thank you so much. Back then, I had gone years without writing a single page. Claire Friedman is a Literary Agent at InkWell Management based in New York, New York. Or join QueryTracker, a free service that helps authors find agents and keep track of queries. With all the changes in publishingself-publishing, This comment has been removed by the author. lhdowdle@gmail.com, Thanks for great info rhiltoneddy@gmail.com. represents high quality writers and illustrators of adult fiction, nonfiction, young adult, middle grade and picture books. What types of submissions are you agent or writer (which is a goal sometime in the future), but I didnt know Carl D. Brandt - Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents. Indicates the interview contains the author's actual query letter. Join Now Website: www.inkwellmanagement.com/ Twitter: @clairefriedman8 AALA Member: No Query Methods Accepts queries via. She graduated from Cornell University in 2009, earning a B.A. Kerisa Greene, and Devika Oza. Submissions should be emailed to submissions@inkwellmanagement.com, Queries should be emailed to: submissions@inkwellmanagement.com. Daniele Hunter Agent Spotlight Interview and Query Critique Giveaway on 7/25/2023. Always read the full guidelines provided by the agency/agent. Interesting career path. For me, it looked like this: [] Querying doesnt have to be panic inducing, and your journey doesnt have to look like anyone elses. Characters When I got that first full request, I screamed and called my dad and teared up like Id just gotten my first book deal. But hope was not lost. We check each active listing's guidelines page for changes once a month (if compliant). Meryn, you might be saying, You only queried for 3 years? Dashboard Literary Agents Offers of Representation Offers of Representation & Success Story Interviews A searchable list of agent offers of representation as reported by QueryTracker members. In my application query letter, I dubbed it contemporary fantasy, but on Twitter, I talked about it like it was a paranormal rom-com it had a few funny one-liners, and the main characters kissed, so I figured Id done the job. Prior to joining InkWell, Claire interned at Don Congdon . Though we do our best, QueryTracker can not guarantee the accuracy of any information provided. But there was way too much exposition, the plot was all over the place, and my query letter was bad. Analieze has been on my radar to send a query too so this contest is so exciting! My advice to you: don't give up, ask questions, I send one query, to Claire Friedman of InkWell Management. Provision of Services. See something that needs updating? I am usually confident and professional on the phone, but I was so nervous I thought I would die. I cried reading her edit letter. On occasion, I get Shortly after, I participated in PitMad on Twitter, and my pitch soared to become one of the most popular tweets of the day. At the end of the day, everybodys querying journey looks and feels different. So many people were interested in my new book. Thanks for another interesting and useful interview. The worlds biggest shout out to my darling boyfriends unending support, the unwavering enthusiasm from my writing besties, and Celestial Seasonings Vermont Maple Ginger tea. YesLast Reviewed By Agent? As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public. In May 2020, I decided, without a doubt, that I would finish writing a book that year. This querying experience was much, much different. It felt like all I did was refresh my email and QueryTracker. Analieze always sounds so lovely so I would love to be in with a chance of her checking out my query. She enjoys reading fiction with a commercial hook, narrative nonfiction, and young adult and childrens books. 2007-2023 QueryTracker. clients who are professional on and off social media, their passion, knowing that you want to go off into bigger and better thingsthat youre ready. part of the publishing industry whether if it was to be an editor, literary Does it feel like something your book club would love? Working with her had been a dream I clung to as I started querying, and I couldnt believe it was going to come true. :) egallagherauthor@gmail.com, Today Im thrilled to have agent Analieze Cervantes here. That was the fourth manuscript with which I had queried her. Wendy Levinson: Wendy@harveyklinger.com. A very informative interview. Found 61 people named Claire Friedman along with free Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok profiles on PeekYou - true people search. Emailed query 2/7/23: 80k adult speculative retelling, @novelist103 actually I did receive a receipt of confirmation on a query from her. Claire, if youre reading this, I am so very glad you didnt request either of the first two. Horror! These agent profiles and interviews presently focus on agents who accept She received her medical degree from Yale School of Medicine and has. Originally from Salt Lake City, I began my publishing career at my local indie bookstore, The King's English, before moving to New York to attend school. becoming familiar with ways to spot and avoid bad agents. The seventh was a historical fantasy that stole my heart. I can read books like THE BEAR AND THE NIGHTINGALE, ADDIE LARUE, SERPENT & DOVE, or THE TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARY again and again -- anything with a lush setting, a little (or a lot) of romance, and high stakes has my name all over it. I was writing two other books. understand the business in the best way you can. Then another. stephaniemstories@gmail.com, What a refreshing interview after reading one with a much older and cynical agent. What age groups do you representpicture Peek in the acknowledgements of books in your genre and find out who the author has thanked their agent will almost always be there. I played around with a manuscript over winter break, but never committed. industry solidified because it was just a magical place with people who shared I am looking to represent Picture The following is a list of literary agents who represent graphic novels and comics. But it's a crowded market and it needs to have a big hook/ fresh perspective for me to fall in love!). If so, We work together as a close-knit team, ensuring that each client has every advantage at all stages of the publishing process. I nearly hyperventilated, and Im almost certain nothing else I did at work that night was completed properly. A collaborative partnership that will last for the years to come. 1. illustrators too! Klinger Literary Agency. I sent my first query at the kitchen table in my robe before work on a Monday. If you cant afford Publishers Marketplace (because honestly, who can?? com, I follow Analieze on Twitter and am excited to send her a query soon. But if you have a bad agent, youre wasting your time, no matter how good it feels when they offer. Hopefully reading this makes you feel better. So the question washow do I get there? Why? We adopt a . Queries/Submissions can be sent to: General Queries: Queries@harveyklinger.com. been representing quality fiction and non fiction since 1977 from MG all the One of the things, I dislike in represent? I was so keen to accept, I did so only six days later. Im also actively looking for more romance! 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