P.S. Literary Agency

"Don't have someone else send a query on your behalf. Queries may be painful, but only you can give your book the 1 it deserves." #querytip

Re-querying after substantial revisions? Mention the previous query letter and that it has been substantially revised. #querytip

How to Approach New Literary Agents After Parting Ways w Your Previous Representation via @msmariavicente #querytip

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Do not send an "exclusive" query letter when no one has asked for it. #querytip

Submit to however many agents you can manage/the ones you want to work with most. There's no perfect number. #querytip @msmariavicente

The Most Important Part of Any Query Letter bit.ly/2i4P3KS via @msmariavicente #querytip

Getting ready to query? Check out this successful query example for @HeyWhitney's YOU'RE WELCOME UNIVERSE. bit.ly/2jWVhhy #querytip

Showcasing platform is nice, and personality is even better. I want to know that me and the author could be friends. Be yourself! #querytip

When an agent requests pages, you can make our lives so much easier by naming the document the title of your manuscript! #querytip

What To Know Before You Submit: 28 Great Tips from Literary Agents bit.ly/2iJl1Rr via @WritersDigest #querytip #pubtip

The Most Important Part of Any Query Letter bit.ly/2i4P3KS via @msmariavicente #querytip

A #querytip for those previously self-pubbed but looking for a future in traditional publishing.

Make it as easy as possible for the agent to contact you and to find you online. #querytip

I know my interests. I'm glad you found me. But focus on how your novel fits into that & snag me with YOUR own words, not mine. #querytip

#amquerying? Take a look at this successful query for Sad Perfect by @stephanieelliot bit.ly/2fpIQv6 #querytip

Had an agent & it didn't work out for various reasons? How to say it: 'Formerly represented, but have parted ways amicably.'" #querytip

If you apologize for your 170k novel, you know it's too long! Cut before you query & get to the task you already know you must do. #querytip

The whole point of a query is to pique our interest & get us to request more -- not explain every detail." #querytip #amquerying

Successful Queries: Agent Jessica Watterson and “The Heir and the Spare” bit.ly/2eFJvWI via @WritersDigest #amquerying #querytip

Think about what we MUST know & focus on that. We don't sell a book on theme, we sell it on hook/plot/stakes. #querytip #amquerying