Jacquie Flynn

Put name & title in subject line along w/ "Query." Gmail threads emails w/same subject into a convo, so don't just use "query" #querytip

And check SPAM filters! If you don't respond 2 ms. request agent will assume you no longer need representation #querytip

Agent sees excessive word count & thinks U haven't edited enuf, done enuf research re: pub biz or don't listen to prof advice #QueryTip

No, you can't write a novel w/someone else's characters, unless the 1st book is in the public domain #querytip

Usually, novelizing your memoir makes it even harder to sell, especially with a pseudonym. Nothing for marktg folks to grab on to #querytip

If you've previously pubbed (small press or self) incl links to social media & website in query to showcase your online presence #QueryTip

The secret trick to querying is there is no secret trick. The ones that stand out stand out b/c the query & the book are excellent #querytip

Keep you query formatting simple. Odd fonts and graphics can become garbled. It's your words that will sell your query #querytip

MG must stand on great characters & story 1st, lessons learned secondary. Kids not interested in didactic tomes? #querytip

Don't put yourself down in query (I'm new to this/don't know what I'm doing) Agents seek professional clients who've done homework #querytip

Don't ask agents 4 ms. feedback. It shows you haven't researched how the biz works. Querying is only 2 ask agent 2 rep your Work. #QueryTip

If you've self-pubbed a book, best strategy: make 1st book successful, then query agents with new project. Tho not 2nd in a series #querytip

If the book you're querying was self-published, you need to mention that along with sales figures. It's critical info #querytip

Be sure UR email accepts agent responses. Put agents in UR contacts or pre-approve. Agents won't f/u if you don't respond #querytip

Beyond assessing book agents R thinking about what kind of client you'd be. Showcase your personality and professionalism #querytip

The over-enthusiastic use of the exclamation point can spoil a query #querytip

False humility in a book proposal or query = not a good idea. People will be happy to accept your assessment. #querytip

Include your social media and website links in your query. Check the links to make sure they work before hitting send #querytip

Be careful about overstating the popularity of your website/blog. It's easy to check & can make you look dishonest or clueless #Querytip

So bummed when great idea is followed by a weak sample. Don't fall so in luv w/UR hook that you query a ms. that's not ready #querytip