After not getting chosen for the PitchMadness agent round my first reaction was disappointment. I literally wanted curl up in a ball and cry. I have had so much rejection with this particular project. But I believe in it, and refuse to give up. I'm doing one more round of contests and agent queries and then I'm self publishing this thing.

I made a plan yesterday to send out 10 queries if I didn't get into PitchMadness--I am now turning this into a challenge for all writers (especially those who didn't get chose in the PitchMadness contest).

You have 24 hours to send out 10 queries

#10QueryChallenge Countdown

If you can't do it 24 hours--Make a plan and comment here or Tweet it.

You can contact me here--or through twitter if you want to swap or need help finding agents. I already have my list ready to go and will be starting to send out shortly.

Query Tips from a Non-Pro
Research the agent/agency on places like Absolute Write Water Cooler and Predators and Editors. You want a good agent. (also a google search works well too)Look up the submission guidelines and follow themGoogle the agent for tidbits that might help you stand out.Remember that MOST agents don't accept attachments, paste extra material in the body of the email.Have someone else read your query and submission materials.Here's how to write a One Page SynopsisDouble, Triple, Quadruple check for typos.

Places to Find Agents
Google Search (my personal fav)Agent QueryManuscript Wish List (also the twitter hashtag #MSWL)Query TrackerGood luck--and get querying!