Jacquie Flynn

Include 1-2 lines about you/your writing credentials in UR query to show you've honed your craft, know about editing & publishing #querytip

Rule #17: Omit Needless Words. Strunk & White. #querytip

If you have published titles under your belt mention (along with how well they sold) in your query. Best to be up front #querytip

Don't review your writing in your query. It can sound unprofessional or even arrogant and definitely is a big No-No #querytip

Put emails of agents you're querying in UR Contacts. Surprisingly, sometimes authors don't respond to MS./proposal requests #querytip

Publishers aren't going to take on a book that people don't want, even if you are right and they should listen to your advice #querytip

Take recommended word counts seriously. If you're way over, it's time to confront the edits you are avoiding. #querytip

I root for every query I get. I want them to be great and I want to fall in love. #truth #agentdreams #querytip

Humility is a great quality, but don't spend your query highlighting your lack of writing experience and potential incompetence. #querytip

If you're using French in your Query, use the right accents. If you can't type them in your email program, cut & paste from Word #querytip

You don't improve your chances of being picked up by telling an agent you are giving them an exclusive period they didn't ask for #querytip

A query in which an author criticizes other agents isn't appealing. Explain previous agent relationships w/professionalism #querytip