Query Hack is a critique platform launched by the iWriterly team where writers have the opportunity to submit their query letters, Twitter pitches, or first pages for FREE feedback. As part of iWriterly’s mission to give back to the writing community and help writers achieve their publication goals, blogs and videos will be published periodically, critiquing individual queries, Twitter pitches, or first pages and providing recommendations for areas of improvement.
Dear Query Hack, Peter Poole finds himself in the afterlife as the newest contestant on The American Afterlife Network’s biggest show, Who’s Your Murderer?!. In order to find out who killed him, Peter must relive key memories of his life via the network’s Magical Memory Machine. The clock is ticking: by the end of the … Continue reading Query Hack: Critique #15 – Adult Thriller
Dear Query Hack, Obsessed with his father’s murder, Leonidas discovers he’s a descendant of the legendary monster hunter Abraham van Helsing. And therefore, a target of the monsters responsible for his dad’s death. Neato story premise! I like that we're quickly acquainted with Leonidas' abilities/family history, but I found myself wanting a hook about Leonidas … Continue reading Query Hack: Critique #14 – MG Urban Fantasy
Dear Query Hack, I'd like to present SOUNDS LIKE HOME, a 470 word picture book, about an immigrant child who feels lost and alone in her new surroundings, until she plays her flute. Awesome story concept! However, be careful of your punctuation. This first sentence should read: "I'd like to present SOUNDS LIKE HOME, a … Continue reading Query Hack: Critique #13 – Picture Book
HEYA, BOOK NERDS! In case you missed it, we have now added Twitter pitch critiques to Query Hack. WHAT IS QUERY HACK? Query Hack is a query critique platform launched by the iWriterly team where writers have the opportunity to submit their book queries and Twitter pitches for FREE feedback from an industry professional. As part of iWriterly’s mission to give back to … Continue reading Query Hack: Twitter Pitch, Critique #12 – YA Science Fiction
Dear Query Hack, Lucy isn't a killer, but Jean Rose must die. Girl of Fire is the story of twenty-seven-year-old Lucy, who goes by the alias of Phoenix when she's taking on her role as an assassin in the dark world of killing come to be known as The Underworld. She's an exceptional assassin because … Continue reading Query Hack: Critique #11 – NA Thriller
Heya, book nerds! In case you missed it, we have now added Twitter pitch critiques to Query Hack. If you aren’t already following me/iWriterly on Twitter (or our other social media channels), be sure to come join the fun! I’m always running surveys to learn what YOU guys want to hear about as well as tweeting out … Continue reading Query Hack: Twitter Pitch, Critique #10 – YA Horror
Dear Query Hack, An anonymous SOS is sent out to the secret hideaway of the last rebel group, Safe Haven, who are in a fight for their lives against the tyrannical New Government. Two important details on the SOS catch their attention: one of their leaders, Paul, has been captured, and a cure has been … Continue reading Query Hack: Critique #9 – YA Science Fiction
Heya, book nerds! As a result of a poll I ran on Twitter, we have now added Twitter pitch critiques to Query Hack! If you aren't already following me/iWriterly on Twitter (or our other social media channels), be sure to come join the fun, as I'm always running surveys and tweeting out writing/editing/querying advice. And, … Continue reading Query Hack: Twitter Pitch, Critique #8 – Adult Psychological Thriller
Guest Critique on Query Hack: Kaitlyn Johnson of the Corvisiero Literary Agency Heya, writers! I am so excited to share the special treat we have in store for you guys this week on Query Hack. Kaitlyn Johnson, Literary Agent Apprentice of the Corvisiero Literary Agency, has provided her feedback on the latest query, an adult science … Continue reading Query Hack: Critique #7 – Adult Science Fiction, Ft. Literary Agent Apprentice, Kaitlyn Johnson
Dear Query Hack, Everyone has a past, but only one man is known as the Godslayer. Korsal killed the last living god who not only ruled his country, but also took away its identity. He returned home, hoping for someone better to rise in his place. They never came. This first paragraph is SUPER intriguing. … Continue reading Query Hack: Critique #6 – Adult Fantasy
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