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Monday, March 21, 2011

Jen Daiker


This week is Jen Daiker week on The QQQE. Okay, no. It's not actually going to last all week, but I will be featuring Jen, and her query, for a few days, and I won't be blogging this Friday (my sister will be in town, yay) so Jen will be making up three out of four posts this week.

It's awesome, I know.

So before we get started, I just want to make sure you all know who she is. I know she's one of the most popular bloggers on the internet, so I realize that the chances that you know me, and don't know her, are very slim, but you never know. Man, that's a lot of knowing.

Jen is the charming young lady and wonderful writer who runs the blog Unedited. Please go there and make sure you're following her. You won't be disappointed.

She and I started blogging around the same time last year, yet she has more than twice the followers I do. That's because Jen is one of the most giving and supportive bloggers out there.

Anyway, she's at the point where she is nearly ready to begin querying her novel. Jen has asked me to feature her query here, on the QQQE, to see if we can't all help her polish it until it shines. I have to say her query is quite good already, but I think we can get it a little bit better.

I'll be sharing her query tomorrow, in its current format. Then on Wednesday I'll be giving Jen some feedback, and asking you all to do the same. For now, just make sure you follow her blog, and let us know if you have any questions.
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44 comments:

  1. Bish DenhamMarch 21, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I'm looking forward to this query! Go, Jen, Go!

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  2. UnknownMarch 21, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Wow Matt! This is the sweetest thing ever! A whole blog post just about me?! Then a whole two extra blog posts for my query! I'm flattered, and also feel a little bad for taking up all this time!

    I love the blogosphere and all the amazing people who I meet! You are one that I've been more than happy to know and over the moon to have met before I became a serious writer!

    I look forward to your thoughts as well as others are this query awesomeness... let the nerves begin!

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  3. Laura PaulingMarch 21, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Can't wait! Jen is extremely supportive and fun! Yay for Jen Daiker week. :)

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  4. JessMarch 21, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Jen's awesome~ this'll be great!

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  5. TracyMarch 21, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Oooh! I love helping people dig into their queries, so I'm game! It's one of the things I miss most about my regular days over at the Brans forums.

    I must do this thing you have where you get other people to take over your blog for you for nearly a week at a time. How very clever.

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  6. SarahMarch 21, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I went over there and followed--so now I'm looking forward to seeing Jen's query!

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  7. Donna K. WeaverMarch 21, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    lol I'm one who's been following but not her. I've fixed that. Thanks!

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  8. Suzie F.March 21, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Looking forward to reading your query, Jen!

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  9. Alex J. CavanaughMarch 21, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Jen is awesome!
    And I see you're also closing in on 600 followers.

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  10. Shain BrownMarch 21, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Well I was one of those people, but because of your blog I now know of her. Ouch, that hurt my head. Thanks for the low down and I look forward to this. Thanks.

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  11. S.A. LarsenッMarch 21, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Love Jen! She has so much energy and enthusiasm. Looking forward to it all!

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  12. Jaydee MorganMarch 21, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Looking forward to it - and who wouldn't love a week of Jen.

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  13. Lydia KangMarch 21, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Jen is a gem for sure. :)
    Looking forward to the query! I hope I can learn something. I need to query in the next few months, ugh.

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  14. Carolina M. Valdez SchneiderMarch 21, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Aw, I love Jen! She's such a sweetie, and like you said, giving and supportive. I have a feeling she's going to be super successful very soon.

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  15. Sarah AhiersMarch 21, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    I am already a follower. And yes, she is awesome!

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  16. Creepy Query GirlMarch 21, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    awesome! Looking forward to her query!

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  17. Michelle MerrillMarch 21, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Saweet! This will be a ton of fun. Gotta love Jen, she's rockin' awesome. Can't wait to see the query.

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  18. UnknownMarch 21, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Wow all the love and support! You guys are making me teary eyed!! I heart you all so much and it's an absolute pleasure to be in your presence day in and day out! I hope to one day be able to meet all of you!!

    Carolina is the sweetest girl alive! I can feel the excitement and supportiveness running through each comment but that one made my day for sure!!!!

    Less nervous about tommorrow now!

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  19. Aurora SmithMarch 21, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    How did I miss your blog. Thanks for following. I enjoyed digging around your blog. :)

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  20. Paul JosephMarch 21, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Thanks for the introduction, Matt. I'm off to her blog now.

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  21. Karen LangeMarch 21, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Enjoy Jen's blog, so will look forward to this!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and following. It's nice to meet you!

    Happy Monday,
    Karen

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  22. Kerri CuevMarch 21, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Nice to meet you Matt. I look forward to helping Jen. Now to go check out her blog :)

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  23. Bryan RussellMarch 21, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Looking forward to the query!

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  24. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Nice to meet you, Matt. =] Jen is pretty awesome. I'm fairly new to her world but it's been fun getting to know her better through her blog.

    Excited to get to know you better, too. =]

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  25. UnknownMarch 21, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Thanks for pointing us to Jen's blog. I hadn't heard of her but am now a follower. Can't wait to see the query!

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  26. Emily WhiteMarch 21, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Yay for Jen! She *is* such a sweetheart.

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  27. Nicole ZoltackMarch 21, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Jen is awesome! I love her.

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  28. Colene MurphyMarch 21, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Hurray!! Can't wait! Jen rocks!

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  29. Christina LeeMarch 21, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    YAY Jen!!!! <<<333! I agree, her query is pretty Kick A now, so I'll be curious to hear what everyone comes up with!

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  30. Jessica BellMarch 21, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Yay! go Jen!

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  31. Abby MinardMarch 21, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Love Jen! Glad she is submitting her query here!

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  32. Hollister Ann GrantMarch 21, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Just a quick comment to tell you I love your new photo on the website.

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  33. LindsayMarch 21, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Yay Jen. Can't wait to support her and help out :)

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  34. Old KittyMarch 21, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Hello Jen Daiker!! Great to see you here at Uncle Mat's place!
    :-)
    Take care
    x

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  35. randineMarch 21, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Can't wait to read your query, Jen!

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  36. Talli RolandMarch 21, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Yay Jen! She's so lovely and so suppportive. Can't wait to see her query!

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  37. Marsha SigmanMarch 21, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    This is great! Love her and can't wait to see the query!

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  38. Nicki ElsonMarch 21, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Awesome! I don't think I have much to offer advice-wise on queries (SO not my strong suit) but I bet I'll learn a lot. ;)

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  39. Sara {Rhapsody and Chaos}March 21, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    ooooh! can't wait :) I can tell by Jen's blog that she's a good writer, so I bet her query is fabulous!

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  40. ali crossMarch 21, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Sounds great!

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  41. Natalie AguirreMarch 21, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Sounds like a great week.

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  42. LTMMarch 21, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    ooo... love me some Jen Daiker. I think I've seen her query. I'm sure she's been tinkering w/it, but when I saw it last week I said, "Uhh... write mine now?" :D She's a natural. *heart* you guys~

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  43. Vicki RochoMarch 21, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Looking forward to it!

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  44. Bonnie @ A Backwards StoryMarch 22, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    I love that you focus on queries and that this is a writing-focused journal. I've just started adding the writing element to my book blog.

    Thanks for finding me via Elana! Your blog seems really interesting and I'm so glad to have found it through your comment. *follows back*

    Off to check out Jen's blog now!

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