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Author James Schannep
@jamesschannep.bsky.social
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An author, more or less. Approximately 3% famous. Creator of the Click Your Poison interactive gamebook series Currently seeking new representation #writer #gamebook #clickyourpoison linktr.ee/schannep
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · Aug 16
SELF/ISH: They say everyone has a doppelganger. When an online craze offers millions to whoever finds their “twin stranger," a high school cryptid hunter named Hannah learns winning comes with a price, as her double tries to take her life.
#PosterPitQ #YA #C #CL #PosterPit #Q #T
Movie poster for a Doppelganger novel, SELF/ISH
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · 10d
This question really bugs entomologists.
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Steve Barr @barrsteve.bsky.social · 10d
What's the difference between an entomologist and an etymologist?

The etymologist knows.
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · 10d
Yeah, but this question really bugs the entomologist.
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · 15d
Realized that I omitted the most interesting metric!

Total full/partial requests: 10
From referrals: 5
From queries: 1
From pitch events: 4
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · 15d
Today marks 100 days since I had to start seeking new representation. #QueryTrenches by the numbers:

Referrals: 15
Pitch event "likes": 5
Cold queries: 39
Rejections (all categories): 24
Awaiting reply: 32
Agents currently reading: 3
Oldest query: 100 days
Newest query: 7 days
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · 17d
SELF/ISH: They say everyone has a twin stranger. When an online craze offers millions to whoever finds theirs first, a high school cryptid hunter named Hannah learns winning comes with a price, as her double tries to take her life.
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · 17d
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
We found your "twin stranger" online 👯‍♂️

[[[[Click to reveal your doppelganger]]]]*

*warning: invite her into your life at your own risk--she may not leave...

#UnhingedPit #YA #Q #Querying #SpeculativeFic
(forgot to cross post over here yesterday 🫣)
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · 20d
Imagine if the Great Gray Owl struck the same sense of awe as the Great White Shark.

I don't paraglide. I'm afraid of Great Grays.

Or

What do people expect when they're swooped away in the woods at night? That's *their* habitat.
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · 27d
Busy week in the #querytrenches:
☹️Newest full request rejected
😭Oldest full request rejected
🫤2 query rejections
😁New full request
🤯New partial request from a 60+ day old referral
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · Sep 6
Nothing beats an idea so exciting you're done sleeping #writingcommunity
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · Sep 5
Starting with some version of "I'm excited to bring you my new story, a [genre] at [word count], etc..." should cover all your bases.
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · Sep 4
'Tis the season 🎃
#pumpkinspice
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Sylvia Leatham @sylvialeatham.bsky.social · Sep 3
Definitely my favourite review of my book so far. Given that the book is called ‘Chaos Theory’, I think they mean chaotic as a compliment, and, well, I cannot deny that the rest is accurate!

Out Friday, eep!
The last 30% of the book goes on a chaotic tangent involving Kobi's purpose, a heist, and potatoes. Was this review helpful?
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · Sep 3
The social media sweet spot.
#goals
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · Sep 2
two men in suits and ties are standing next to each other in front of a window .
ALT: two men in suits and ties are standing next to each other in front of a window .
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · Sep 2
Want to reduce your negative replies?

Just keep sending out queries...(as your total sample size increases, the negative percentile decreases). Follow me for more tips!😅
#querytrenches
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · Aug 30
"I'm not who you think I am..." 👀

#1stlinepit opening lines of SELF/ISH by James Schannep

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#querying #YA #YoungAdult crossover appeal #BookClub ##thriller #comingofage
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · Aug 22
What's the hardest part of the query letter for you, #amquerying authors? For me, it's comps. Rarely, if ever, are my influences from the past 5 years. Rarely, bestsellers. Often, different genres. Hell, some aren't even books.

I get it's a marketing tool, but that's not why I ✍️
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · Aug 20
Full request rejections just hit harder 🤕

Make that 4 fulls pending...
#amquerying
olaf from frozen is standing in the snow and saying `` oh look at that , i 've been impaled '' .
ALT: olaf from frozen is standing in the snow and saying `` oh look at that , i 've been impaled '' .
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · Aug 19
#querytrenches
a man sitting at a table with a microphone in front of him
ALT: a man sitting at a table with a microphone in front of him
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · Aug 19
Me, querying again after only 18 months of being agented, now sending out my FIFTH FULL MANUSCRIPT REQUEST

Today's mood:
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · Aug 18
Well deserved!
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PosterPit @posterpitevent.bsky.social · Aug 17
Okay, #PosterPit, the #PosterPitAwards are now OPEN!

In the 🧵 you'll find all the categories. Please nominate ONE poster for each category - or like existing nominations! If one book is already nominated, you don't need to post it again!

End Date: August 18th at 8 AM EDT!
Poster Pit Premieres: #POSTERPITAWARDS Nominations Below! Int Ext @posterpitevent
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · Aug 17
Thanks for the nomination! 🏆
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · Aug 17
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ALT: a man sitting at a table with his mouth wide open
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Author James Schannep @jamesschannep.bsky.social · Aug 16
Thanks, Mike!
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