Unignorable: A Live Query Workshop for Stories That Break the Mold
Welcome!
Whether you joined us live or are just catching the replay, this space is for you! This workshop was built for stories like yours—bold, layered, emotionally rich.
A huge thank you to those who came live: your generosity, curiosity, and thoughtful feedback made the space feel deeply collaborative. And it made all the difference.
Below you’ll find both session recordings, the downloadable workbook, links mentioned in the sessions, and options for next steps if you’re in need of deeper support. Rewatch as needed. Return when you need reminding: your story is allowed to be as complicated, voicey, or quiet as it wants to be.
Love,
Tiffany
What We Covered:
✦ Trend Fatigue: We’ll explore how to position your book when it’s not a trope-machine (and how to stop pretending it is).
✦ Genre-bending and Category-defying Stories: We’ll show you how to pitch stories that live in the margin (and why it’s not a liability).
✦ The Pressure to Perform Identity: We’ll talk about writing queries that honor your identity (without turning your voice into a marketing angle).
As well as…
✦ The 3 things your query must prove, and how to do it without selling out
✦ How to pitch a story that doesn’t follow genre or trend conventions
✦ Why agents stop reading, and how to make them keep going
✦ How to clarify tone and emotional stakes so your story lands
✦ How to revise your query using voice, tension, and truth
✦ What “unignorable” really means, and how to get there
+ We also critiqued two query letters live in each session (four total!), so you can see exactly how to apply these strategies in real time.
Ready to make your query unignorable?
SESSION A - THURSDAY
SESSION B - SATURDAY
Here are the links I shared during the workshop:
Want More Support?
The live workshop is packed with guidance, but if you want hands-on feedback or a deeper conversation about your submission strategy, these limited add-ons are for you.
Spots are limited to protect my time and your experience. First come, first served.
You’ll receive everything you need to confidently pitch your story, with the safety net of expert feedback before you hit send.
Normally, I only offer query support inside high-touch coaching containers. But I’m opening up this rare, one-off opportunity to get professional feedback without the big package commitment.
You’ll receive:
A professional edit that doesn’t flatten your voice or make you play it safe.
In-line comments on your query letter for clarity, structure, and emotional resonance.
A guaranteed 2-week turnaround from the date you submit your materials to me.
This is for you if:
You want to know if your query is working (or why it’s not).
You’re tired of contradictory advice and want focused feedback from someone who edits query-ready books for a living.
You don’t want to lose your voice or over-sanitize just to “follow the rules.”
Please note that your critique must be redeemed by January 1st, 2027.
Want the chance to revise your query and get another round of eyes on it? This two-pass option gives you deeper support, more clarity, and the chance to apply feedback and fine-tune your pitch before sending it out.
You'll receive thoughtful, professional feedback twice: once on your first draft and again after you've had a chance to revise. Includes in-line comments on both drafts for clarity, structure, and emotional resonance, plus short summary notes each round.
You’ll receive:
Two full rounds of professional edits on your query letter.
In-line comments and short summary notes for each round to guide your revisions.
A guaranteed 2-week turnaround time for each round after you submit your pages.
This is for you if:
You’re ready to dig deep and make your query sing (but don’t want to do it alone).
You want a second opinion after applying notes (not just a one-and-done read).
You’re gearing up to query (and want to feel unshakably confident).
Please note that this must be redeemed by January 1, 2027.
Your query gets them interested. Your first chapter seals the deal.
Your opening pages are doing a lot of heavy lifting. They have to carry your voice, your tone, your world, all while convincing someone they’re in good hands.
You’ll receive a professional edit on your novel’s first chapter, with thoughtful in-line comments focused on clarity, emotional impact, and narrative momentum. I'll offer feedback on how the chapter reads and ensure it hooks the reader from page one.
You’ll receive:
In-line comments and edits on your first chapter.
Suggestions for sharpening tension, voice, and worldbuilding early on.
A guaranteed 2-week turnaround from the date you submit your materials to me.
This is for you if:
You’ve got a solid query, but your pages aren’t landing the way you want them to.
You want to make sure your opening hooks an agent immediately.
You’re tired of vague critique and want honest, actionable insight from someone who knows what makes agents keep reading.
Please note that all materials must be submitted and your package redeemed by January 1, 2027.
Your query gets them interested. Your first chapter seals the deal.
Your opening pages are doing a lot of heavy lifting. They have to carry your voice, your tone, your world, all while convincing someone they’re in good hands.
This two-pass critique gives you professional feedback on your first chapter, space to revise, and a second round of eyes on the result. You’ll get clarity not just on what’s working or missing, but whether your revision actually lands.
This option is designed for writers who want their opening chapter to truly deliver—on voice, tension, and story promise.
You’ll receive:
In-line comments and edits on your first chapter.
Suggestions for sharpening tension, voice, and worldbuilding early on.
A guaranteed 2-week turnaround from the date you submit your materials to me.
A second round of feedback after you revise.
This is for you if:
You know your story is strong, but you’re not sure your opening’s pulling its weight.
You want clear, honest feedback you can trust, and the chance to prove you can revise.
You’re tired of getting vague passes and ready to make every page earn its place.
Please note that this must be redeemed by January 1, 2027.
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Hi, I’m Tiffany Grimes
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I help writers shape emotionally resonant, genre-bending stories that actually connect—with agents, with readers, and most importantly, with themselves.
I’ve coached hundreds of writers through the query trenches, and if there’s one thing I know, it’s this: the best stories don’t always play by the rules. That’s why Unignorable exists. I created this space for the weird, voicey, hard-to-pin-down books that deserve a damn good shot.
You don’t need to contort your story to fit a trend. You just need to tell the truth of it. Let’s get you there.