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lit agent tasneem motala @seraphecda.bsky.social · 14h

literally happened to me yesterday!! a query was withdrawn with a very angry message attached to the notification.

if waiting on agents to read your full and get back to you (while balancing clients, personal schedules, etc) is too difficult, the submission process is going to be excruciating.

Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · 15h

Is it okay to nudge? Of course. But keep your emotions in check. If you're losing it after 3-6 months of not hearing from an agent, how are you going to handle 1+ years of no response from editors once you're on sub? I know it's hard, but be cool, calm, and collected. #querytip #writers #amquerying

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · 15h

Is it okay to nudge? Of course. But keep your emotions in check. If you're losing it after 3-6 months of not hearing from an agent, how are you going to handle 1+ years of no response from editors once you're on sub? I know it's hard, but be cool, calm, and collected. #querytip #writers #amquerying

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · 1d

You can withdraw and requery. The only time there's a down side to that is when I've already started reading your manuscript, but I think QT might show if I've opened it or not? Sorry, I can't say for sure if I've seen yours yet. There are very few I'm in the middle of reading, so chances are good.

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Chibdm @chibdm.bsky.social · 2d

Robin Williams' daughter has some quality thoughts on AI slop

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · 6d

Who doesn't love a good long hot bath? 🛀🍷📖

Nancy Goulet @nancygoulet.bsky.social · 6d

Splish, splash! Happy #Kidlitartpostcard Day! This month I’m sharing my favorite illustration from my upcoming kidlit illustration debut — VROOM, BABY DRIVER, ZOOM.

I’m revving to get started on a new project — picture + board books & more.

Rep'd by @jestrudel.bsky.social‬, The Rights Factory.

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · 6d

Me neither... 👀

Rachel Rizzuto @rachelrcreates.bsky.social · 6d

Caught!!! 🎃🍬😳

Hope your October is more sweet than tricksy, #kidlitartpostcard !

Available for board books through middle grade, I love capturing and heightening real life. (Tho, I definitely don't know any parents who sneak candy at night! 😅)

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RachelRCreates.com

Illustration. A mom and a dad jump in horror as they realize their child has caught them sneaking Halloween candy. A very judgemental dog watches the grown-ups.

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · 9d

"Florida woman shows why headline stereotype is 'Florida man'..."

Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 9d

#Florida woman wins Mortal Kombat tournament playing with newborn baby in arms. You know, like you do. www.dexerto.com/mortal-komba...

Florida woman wins Mortal Kombat tournament playing with newborn baby in arms - Dexerto

A mother is going viral after winning a Mortal Kombat tournament while holding her five-day-old daughter in her arms.

www.dexerto.com

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · 19d

TFW you find out a client fired you because they thought you failed to respond to an email that you never received...and they never followed up to ask if you received it. 🤔

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · 24d

😂 My clients tell me I give excellent notes.

lit agent tasneem motala @seraphecda.bsky.social · 24d

my announcement to @jestrudel.bsky.social today went over really well

a text log between me and jes

me: ive decided to stop having thoughts and feelings after 9pm
jes: Excellent plan. No notes.
me: thank you!

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · 24d

My clients all tell me I give excellent notes.

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · 24d

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · 26d

How are ALL of my #BB27 Top 4 picks still in the game? That has NEVER happened before. Absolutely BONKERS they all keep saving themselves. Well, Vinny, Kelly, and Morgan keep saving themselves. Lauren just isn't a target. Yet.

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · Sep 2

Congrats Paisley! Happy for you. ☺️

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · Sep 1

Top 5 reasons I reject picture book texts:
1. Too long
2. Writer doesn't leave room for the illustrator
3. Rhyme/meter off, cliche, or uninteresting
4. Too didactic
5. Lacks style and grace

Watch the video to learn more about each point! #picturebook #pb #kidlit #querying

youtu.be/RQSmhr2tZ6A

Top 5 Reasons Why I Reject Picture Book Texts

YouTube video by Jes Trudel

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Elle @elleisanisland.bsky.social · Sep 2

Happy Labor Day 🙂

2 shots from tv show Frasier. One shows Frasier holding a sign, "You're Fired." The other shows the producer of his radio show, Roz, holding a sign that says, "I'm union".

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · Aug 19

You can try again!

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · Aug 15

Multiple people have:
1. Queried me while a query is still open with one of my TRF colleagues
2. Sent 3-4-5 queries to me for 3-4-5 different manuscripts

I'd rather not reject outright, so if this is you, now's a perfect time to withdraw one or more queries in QM to fix these issues. #querystatus

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · Aug 13

100%

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · Aug 13

#writingcommunity: I'll be in Toronto in late October and am thinking about organizing a workshop of some kind (in-person & virtual access). What are your hot topics?
1. Comp Titles
2. Query Writing
3. How to Land an Agent
4. Mastering Story Arcs
5. Something else (suggest in comments)

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · Aug 12

Are people calling Netanyahu "Yahu" yet? If not, they should.

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · Aug 7

Sounds like #2 is the winner by a slim margin!

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · Aug 6

Help me decide on a new profile pic!

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · Aug 5

Got my to-do list down from 48 items to 21 today. 🥳

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · Aug 2

#querystatus: I made a couple of requests and rejected ~ a dozen queries today. I can't emphasize enough the importance of a clear, concise query. Your query letter is how I decide to read your sample. Make it clear what you're submitting and what/who it's about so I can make an informed decision.

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · Jul 30

Just finalized my registration to attend CANSCAIP's (@canscaip.bsky.social) Package Your Imagination Conference in Toronto on October 25th. Been looking forward to this all year! Who else is going?? 🍁📚✍️ #kidlit #amagenting

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