#58: 10 Querying Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

In this episode, I'm sharing the 10 most common querying mistakes I see writers make and how to avoid them. Here's a preview of what you'll hear in the episode: [02:45] Mistake #1: Your story isn't 100% ready to send out just yet. [04:25] Mistake #2: Sending your query to the wrong person. [06:15] Mistake #3: Not following the submission guidelines. [08:45] Mistake #4: You forgot to include your metadata. [09:50] Mistake #5: Your word count is too high or too low. [11:10] Mistake #6: The genre of your story isn't clear. [12:30] Mistake #7: The comp titles listed don't make sense. [14:25] Mistake #8: Your story summary is too vague. [16:35] Mistake #9: You've tried to fit too much stuff in your query. [18:55] Mistake #10: Your query letter is unprofessional or weird. [21:00] Final thoughts and episode recap Follow & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you following my podcast? If not, I want to encourage you to do that today so that you don't miss an episode! Especially because I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not following the show, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. So, click here to follow this show in Apple Podcasts! If you're already a follower, and if you enjoy the show, I would be really grateful if you left a review over on Apple Podcasts, too. These reviews help other writers find my podcast and they’re also super fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thanks in advance! Links mentioned in this episode: Workshop: How to Hook Readers in Your First 5 Pages Ep. 2 - How to Choose the Best Genre for Your Story FREE QUIZ: Take this 30-second quiz to get a custom action plan that'll help you move from stuck writer to published author! Support the show