Query Submission

Send a Query to Tasneem Motala at The Rights Factory

Tasneem is currently looking for character-driven middle grade, young adult, and adult novels, as well as picture books and graphic novels, with or without a touch of magic, written by BIPOC authors.

If you'd like to know more about her preferences when it comes to books, check out her MSWL!
https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/tasneem-motala/

NO dystopian fiction
NO memoirs or self-help books.
NO novellas, short stories, scripts, or poetry collections.
NO books with a heavy focus on real world politics and social issues.
BIPOC submissions ONLY.

About The Author

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Biography: Tell us a little about yourself and any writing credentials you may have.

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Have you previously published other books? Yes No

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Since I am only taking BIPOC submissions, please let me know what your cultural background is. For instance, I am Muslim Indian, born and raised in Canada. (required)

Do you write in multiple genres? If so, what are they?

About The Book

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Genre: (required) This agent only represents the genres shown in this list. Selecting an inaccurate genre will result in a rejection. If your book's genre is not shown here, please go to QueryTracker for a list of agents who do represent your genre.

Word Count: (required) Enter the approximate WORD count of your book. Enter numbers only. Do not include any letters or special characters.

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The First 3 Chapters of Your Book (or full book proposal if non-fiction): (required)
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Pitch: Enter a one paragraph pitch for your book.

Describe the Potential Target Audience for Your Book: Who will want to read your book. For example, girls under 12, fans of John Grisham, etc. (500 characters or less)

Similar Books: List some books that are similar to yours. (500 characters or less)

Is this book meant to be a part of a series?

Does this book need any content or trigger warnings? If so, what are they?

Tell me a bit about your inspiration for writing this story.

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