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To get to the point of querying is amazing; all that time spent drafting, brainstorming, editing, and editing even more... it's definitely something to be proud of! I have to say that personally I've never finished a novel-length project, so the fact that you're here and ready to query is so exciting!

As for how you got to my query page, who knows! But in case you're unaware, I'm currently looking for character-driven romance and sci-fi/speculative projects. I'd also love to see some picture books in the mix. I'm also on the hunt for artists and illustrators who are interested in doing work for picture books, covers work, and graphic novels. For a more detailed description of what I'm looking for, check out my MSWL here:

https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/tasneem-motala/

My QueryManager is a safe space for BIPOC writers who want to share their stories. Diversity is important to me, and representing people from different backgrounds is a priority of mine. If you're comfortable telling me, there's a question below that invites you to share what your cultural background is. This is especially important if your identity informs the stories you tell. Thank you so much in advance for your trust in me.

FOR AUTHORS: fill in the "About the Author" and "About the Book" sections.

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And now for a short list of personal rules that, if not followed, will result in an auto-reject:

NO memoirs or self-help books.
NO screenplays or scripts.
NO dystopian YA fiction.
NO contemporary books with a heavy focus on real world current events, politics, and social issues.

**For anyone whose pitch I liked in events held on Bluesky!**

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