tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post5416789446543343807..comments2024-03-26T01:28:27.414-04:00Comments on It's In The Details: Query Kombat Submission GuidelinesMichelle 4 Laughshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06876457259362839114noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-28136441927230824912013-05-17T17:51:35.055-04:002013-05-17T17:51:35.055-04:00You are fine. We'll adjust.You are fine. We'll adjust.Michelle 4 Laughshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06876457259362839114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-79969145198049935872013-05-17T09:57:08.050-04:002013-05-17T09:57:08.050-04:00I submitted using the original formatting; should ...I submitted using the original formatting; should I resubmit using the adjusted format?Sean Breveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12494865270127373727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-9220786815465725992013-05-17T07:18:29.197-04:002013-05-17T07:18:29.197-04:00You may enter with outstanding requests. But let u...You may enter with outstanding requests. But let us know right away if you receive an offer. In that case we would pull your entry.Michelle 4 Laughshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06876457259362839114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-86429077069530178762013-05-16T23:13:37.819-04:002013-05-16T23:13:37.819-04:00I have five queries out and a couple of non-exclus...I have five queries out and a couple of non-exclusive requests in agents' hands at this moment. Should I withdraw? I don't want to spoil anyone's chance - especially if I am violating the rules by participating with a full and partial still out there in agent land. Thanks-Rob Robert Polkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416728285353970252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-16270116975578326612013-05-14T22:47:19.872-04:002013-05-14T22:47:19.872-04:00Fair enough!
It seemed unlikely, but not specific...Fair enough! <br />It seemed unlikely, but not specifically forbidden in the rules.<br />Thanks for the speedy reply!Frazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185597673414581737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-63877312248511779662013-05-14T21:11:41.698-04:002013-05-14T21:11:41.698-04:00No short stories. Sorry.No short stories. Sorry.Michelle 4 Laughshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06876457259362839114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-69861226056861708192013-05-14T20:28:59.171-04:002013-05-14T20:28:59.171-04:00Assumption here — we can only submit manuscripts f...Assumption here — we can only submit manuscripts for a novel? <br /><br />I have a short (9000 wds) story that I'm really proud of and a novel that I still think needs some work...what do you think?Frazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185597673414581737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-31630579489976784482013-05-14T19:15:21.365-04:002013-05-14T19:15:21.365-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Michelle 4 Laughshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06876457259362839114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-41275409657430696612013-05-14T19:15:10.830-04:002013-05-14T19:15:10.830-04:00Query letters are not expected to be exclusive. Yo...Query letters are not expected to be exclusive. You can enter.Michelle 4 Laughshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06876457259362839114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-30387202088312682582013-05-14T19:10:11.025-04:002013-05-14T19:10:11.025-04:00Similar question: my ms currently has a query out,...Similar question: my ms currently has a query out, and has not hit their respond by time. Should a query be considered binding, therefor preventing participation?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-69434878495711337602013-05-14T18:33:37.672-04:002013-05-14T18:33:37.672-04:00Bummer ): I'll just cheer from the sidelines t...Bummer ): I'll just cheer from the sidelines then!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681031636806544583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-11652850083557763052013-05-14T18:08:17.216-04:002013-05-14T18:08:17.216-04:00I probably wouldn't enter unless the exclusive...I probably wouldn't enter unless the exclusive will be over by May 28th. That's when the first round starts.Michelle 4 Laughshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06876457259362839114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-72866290093346976302013-05-14T18:07:38.529-04:002013-05-14T18:07:38.529-04:00No worries on small things.No worries on small things.Michelle 4 Laughshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06876457259362839114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-48952911652341424922013-05-14T18:01:59.548-04:002013-05-14T18:01:59.548-04:00Question: My ms is with an agent right now that as...Question: My ms is with an agent right now that asks for exclusives on requested material. Is it ok to enter query combat or is that unprofessional?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681031636806544583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-9569873800225092272013-05-14T10:14:37.665-04:002013-05-14T10:14:37.665-04:00Ditto to what TJ said. Got a sinus infection &...Ditto to what TJ said. Got a sinus infection & have been in allergy hell since Monday morning. But even if I don't, will be cheering everyone on from the sidelines. :)Joey Franciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01074430656068999034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-68586785830917846412013-05-14T04:15:28.818-04:002013-05-14T04:15:28.818-04:00Great judges line-up Michelle, thanks for doing th...Great judges line-up Michelle, thanks for doing this. I was following the old submission guidelines and missed the 'bold where bold' which means.... I'm basically bold-less. Hope I won't get scratched :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11737889720275599055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-33597364200298978972013-05-13T11:51:45.064-04:002013-05-13T11:51:45.064-04:00Hey Michelle, Just writing to let you know there w...Hey Michelle, Just writing to let you know there were two different ways of formatting entries names and such listed on this blog and a previous blog. Sometimes contests are very particular about these things, and I just hoped you would take that into consideration when you notice mine is formatted differently than what's listed above. Sigh. Sorry to be a nit-pickin' nervous nelly, but I'm developing a twitchy-eye over my formatting fiasco. <br />Thanks, JillAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264782489713599426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-77401848728167876262013-05-11T15:43:59.313-04:002013-05-11T15:43:59.313-04:00Phew! :) Thank you so much for easing our fears--h...Phew! :) Thank you so much for easing our fears--hehe! :)<br />We can't wait for Monday.......let the Kombat begin!! ding ding ding!!<br /><br />Much thanks,<br />Carol Blackley & Megan HermanCarol Blackley and Megan Hermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08027771514270641127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-4735190327452588512013-05-11T08:09:50.327-04:002013-05-11T08:09:50.327-04:00We understand firsthand about crazy email problems...We understand firsthand about crazy email problems, believe me. Get as close as you can to the guidelines. The important part is including everything we require, the subject line, and putting your information in the right order. Michelle 4 Laughshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06876457259362839114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-31721145918829973102013-05-11T08:07:47.637-04:002013-05-11T08:07:47.637-04:00I hope you'll enter. I think it will be fun. B...I hope you'll enter. I think it will be fun. But if you don't enter, you can still comment.Michelle 4 Laughshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06876457259362839114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-18899625864250594472013-05-11T02:04:19.336-04:002013-05-11T02:04:19.336-04:00Darn it...still trying to decide if I'm going ...Darn it...still trying to decide if I'm going to enter or not *sigh*T.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11719361269817168474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-71737069358368975372013-05-10T23:43:01.450-04:002013-05-10T23:43:01.450-04:00Hello Michelle,
Thanks for posting all of this fa...Hello Michelle,<br /><br />Thanks for posting all of this fabulous information!--we are so so *EXCITED* for Query Kombat!! :) <br /><br />We were preparing this evening (getting our email all set so we can hit send Monday, 11am EST :) ) and had a quick formatting question for you:<br /><br />We use Gmail (and also have a Yahoo account) but neither of those email services offer Times New Roman or 12 point font (well Yahoo does offer 12 pt font but Google only has the equivalent which is "Normal"). After copying Times New Roman and 12 point font into our Gmail directly from a word doc, we sent a couple “test” emails to both a Gmail and Yahoo account. Unfortunately, when the emails arrived they were no longer in Times New Roman or 12 point font. ***Also we have noticed sometimes sending from one email service to another creates wonky spacing/formatting.<br /><br />Anyway, we certainly DO want to follow all directions :) and we DO NOT want to be eliminated from Query Kombat because of formatting...so we were wondering how best to proceed…should we just put our email in “Serif” and “Normal” size? Or is there a special way to import "Times New Roman" as a font into Gmail/Yahoo?<br /><br />Sorry to be a bother! We are just so excited and can’t wait for the Kombat to begin!<br /><br />Thank you again Michelle!!<br />Best,<br />Carol Blackley & Megan Herman<br />Carol Blackley and Megan Hermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08027771514270641127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308214465210382791.post-68137315121751579322013-05-10T14:27:13.646-04:002013-05-10T14:27:13.646-04:00Not that you have time but I nominated you for a L...Not that you have time but I nominated you for a Liebster Award over at my blog "I had a little nut-tree..." Just keepin' the fun rolling from "The Writer's Voice" I guess. Play along if you like or if not--that's okay too. Not everyone has time to link up eleven blahgs and answer my inane questions.<br />Just Jill<br />Oh--I'm totally pumped for the Kombat!<br />jillhaugh.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264782489713599426noreply@blogger.com