tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post8753199856285329396..comments2024-02-16T04:42:50.005-05:00Comments on QueryTracker Blog: The Author BioPatrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17771807777617244491noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-5152839629410157782011-04-20T12:51:29.114-04:002011-04-20T12:51:29.114-04:00I've just downloaded your query e-book, and I ...I've just downloaded your query e-book, and I think it's the best resource on query letters out there. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-12490982074345378152010-11-23T12:21:32.705-05:002010-11-23T12:21:32.705-05:00I just wanted to let you know, um . . . eleven mon...I just wanted to let you know, um . . . eleven months later, that this was very helpful since I'm trying to construct a more in-depth bio of my credentials. Thank you!Mary Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09429769115085903305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-84807928283192199972010-01-13T21:00:15.076-05:002010-01-13T21:00:15.076-05:00Hello Elana... I wrote a YA thriller chock full of...Hello Elana... I wrote a YA thriller chock full of fast forward techy mumbo-jumbo. For example, high powered lasers, nano-crystals, DNA blending... you know, fun nerdy stuff. I have always been inclined to add to my query letter that I am a Chemical Engineer and work in a high-tech R&D facility... I figure it adds some credence to my sci-fi-tech creations, but I don't want to sound haughty... advice? ThnxMunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04921320770712443773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-34829466077102952322010-01-07T07:57:17.239-05:002010-01-07T07:57:17.239-05:00Great advice. Bios are so hard! This was a great...Great advice. Bios are so hard! This was a great post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-13363819623668383372010-01-06T22:43:09.642-05:002010-01-06T22:43:09.642-05:00You're always so succinct Elana! Thanks for th...You're always so succinct Elana! Thanks for the great advice :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-61323582189906704852010-01-06T17:15:16.855-05:002010-01-06T17:15:16.855-05:00Thanks Elena! I have a good bio on my blog and twi...Thanks Elena! I have a good bio on my blog and twitter, but the only thing I could come up with on this one is that I'm a member of the Idaho Writer's League. Worked so far since I just got a partial request. Will use your advice if I'm asked for more info.Brooklyn Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11285434689426722832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-85310030482918883082010-01-06T13:43:46.634-05:002010-01-06T13:43:46.634-05:00Thanks Elana. Great advice. I've referenced yo...Thanks Elana. Great advice. I've referenced your blog on my blog about the same subject.Paul W. West, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09220698627730601499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-83327846337217812992010-01-06T13:32:31.305-05:002010-01-06T13:32:31.305-05:00Ali, if you're feeling apprehensive about the ...Ali, if you're feeling apprehensive about the bio, like you don't have anything (and you DO!) it's okay to leave it out. <br /><br />Stephanie, you're so right, Non-fiction is still a PUBLISHED BOOK. Congrats on your placements in the contest.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-64831367134127340512010-01-06T13:22:26.606-05:002010-01-06T13:22:26.606-05:00Great advice!!!
We have a writer in our writers g...Great advice!!!<br /><br />We have a writer in our writers group who brought his query to a meeting for critique. He had NO bio at all on it. He's published a non-fiction book!! I said "Why on earth do you not have that info on here???" He said becuase he's querying fiction now, didn't think the agents would care. My response- "YES THEY DO!" <br /><br />Before I had any publshing credits, I was determined to get soemthing to add to my bio. I entered flash fiction contests and I placed in the top 10. I didn't so much even care that I didn't win....I had placed and that was soemthing I could add to my bio!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401931638397651614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-64581967734185516872010-01-06T13:15:31.298-05:002010-01-06T13:15:31.298-05:00Great advice! Thanks for sharing. I'm sure it...Great advice! Thanks for sharing. I'm sure it will come in handy when I start querying...yikes : )Kimberly Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13957037411750752950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-33552336456587371072010-01-06T13:04:17.353-05:002010-01-06T13:04:17.353-05:00Yeah but ... Yeah but ... Yeah but ...
You just c...Yeah but ... Yeah but ... Yeah but ...<br /><br />You just critiqued my query and I didn't have a single bio line in there. Is that okay?ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-28732341075952665262010-01-06T12:32:59.872-05:002010-01-06T12:32:59.872-05:00Jaime! I should've linked to you. I totally wi...Jaime! I should've linked to you. I totally will. Jaime is the conference organizer, people! She rocks.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-90388368535170669832010-01-06T12:29:11.303-05:002010-01-06T12:29:11.303-05:00Everything at the top – me too!
Seems i need to p...Everything at the top – me too!<br /><br />Seems i need to put 'blog makeover' a little nearer the top of my To Do list than it has been. ;0)<br /><br />Thanx for your input, which is so valuable but so scarce.mandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500649483319298830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-39452742429054771252010-01-06T12:24:05.100-05:002010-01-06T12:24:05.100-05:00Excellent advice!Excellent advice!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08616276555920544920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-90039172990274385082010-01-06T12:22:41.590-05:002010-01-06T12:22:41.590-05:00Great post! Even if you don't have a QueryTrac...Great post! Even if you don't have a QueryTracker credit you do have something to offer, and don't be scared to showcase that, but briefly. <br /><br />And that conference organizer gave some good advice, too. :)Jaime Thelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442679809704484650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-53366048678050615452010-01-06T12:02:48.565-05:002010-01-06T12:02:48.565-05:00This was super helpful! :) I've always strugg...This was super helpful! :) I've always struggled with this, and your examples were great. <br /><br />Thank you!Rebecca Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15214077952378770753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-31040103798169084312010-01-06T11:52:01.969-05:002010-01-06T11:52:01.969-05:00I LOVED getting to change my bios to say who I was...I LOVED getting to change my bios to say who I was repped by. I did a total happy dance :)~Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08872228115110257474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-2826351447473154072010-01-06T11:27:26.824-05:002010-01-06T11:27:26.824-05:00mand, I'm not sure. I went to your site, and i...mand, I'm not sure. I went to your site, and if you hadn't told me, I'm not sure I would've known the "Who?" was your bio at all...<br /><br />And I totally understand full sidebars! Mine is packed and I want everything at the top!Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-63589467295871176982010-01-06T11:22:50.712-05:002010-01-06T11:22:50.712-05:00Now i want to do a poll, if i only had the readers...Now i want to do a poll, if i only had the readership to make it worth it! I wouldn't hesitate to add a bio box, except that my sidebar is so full. Hm. Revamp? ...mandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500649483319298830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-11102361518552215262010-01-06T11:13:27.747-05:002010-01-06T11:13:27.747-05:00mand, hmmm, great question. For me, I'd rather...mand, hmmm, great question. For me, I'd rather stay on your main page, read your bio box, then your post and then comment. If I click on your "Who?" page, which I'm sure is fantastic (I'll go check it out!), then I'm navigating away from your main page. You know?<br /><br />Something to think about, for sure.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-3180486898264505652010-01-06T11:12:08.584-05:002010-01-06T11:12:08.584-05:00Kristi, thanks! And believe me, those bios were WO...Kristi, thanks! And believe me, those bios were WORK. So I'm glad you like it.<br /><br />Scott, whatever works for you, man. ;-P<br /><br />brimfire, Stina and Valeri - glad you enjoyed.<br /><br />Carolyn - I always check the bio first. I want to know if I have anything in common with the person right from the get-go.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-81536065143948815502010-01-06T11:11:26.059-05:002010-01-06T11:11:26.059-05:00Elana, you gave me a panicky moment with "......Elana, you gave me a panicky moment with "... the very first thing I look for is a bio box." I had a look at my blog, trying to see it as a stranger would, and found no bio box!<br /><br />Then i remembered (d'oh) i have a 'Who?' link at the top that takes visitors to my account of myself, if they want. Do you think a box on the front page is generally better?mandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500649483319298830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-72740857722769065662010-01-06T11:01:46.734-05:002010-01-06T11:01:46.734-05:00I never thought about checking out the bio to see ...I never thought about checking out the bio to see what kind of writer the author is. I'm going to have to start doing that (oh, and maybe rework my own bio.)Carolyn V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15456210036213016603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-29762819491502501142010-01-06T11:01:17.756-05:002010-01-06T11:01:17.756-05:00Great tips! Thanks Elana!Great tips! Thanks Elana!Valerie Gearyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17165554338889917253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-12492913444777644652010-01-06T10:43:56.176-05:002010-01-06T10:43:56.176-05:00So, since I wrote about a group of people that mee...So, since I wrote about a group of people that meet for drinks . . . should I mention I do the same thing, and derived much of my inspiration from the world of Mexican restaurants and bars? Or, that I've cleverly wrapped fiction around fact? Hmmmm . . . <br /><br />SScotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905515473737579937noreply@blogger.com