Author: moeshalabi

Hello writers of the world! Comp titles are books that share similarities with your WIP (Work-in-progress) in genre, style, theme, setting, and marketability. When choosing comp titles for your book (2-3 max), make sure that they are: Recent: Don't pick an old title that readers, agents, editors might not be familiar with. cult classics or… Continue reading Tips For Choosing Comp Titles

Thank you for deciding to submit your query letter to me. For the time being, I do not wish to see and queries of the following genres: poetry, picture books, screenplays, or nonfiction. Queries must be addressed specifically to me, so please make sure to use my correct name (Moe Shalabi) Please let me know,… Continue reading Agent Moe’s Query Submission Guidelines

BEFORE: Please don't send a query letter to an agent that looks like this... Arabesque: A Parisian museum is broken into. A renowned archaeologist is missing. And a fabled city concealing a dangerous secret is under pursuit. Mona Ashrawy, an Egyptian born archaeologist in her early twenties, is seeking a stolen heirloom. An ancient Arabian… Continue reading Query Letter Etiquette