Abby Saul

#querytip Tone matters! Your query s/b professional, but it should also spark interest. It has a job to do, but it doesn't need to be dry

We'll likely ask for a full synopsis, so save time and have that ready to go! #querytip

Leave us wanting more, not wondering, "huh?" (conciseness > vagueness) #querytip

#querytip Funny queries can be great (and memorable), but only if the project you're pitching is funny

#querytip Focus on the ONE book you want the agent to read. It's not a selling point that you have other unpublished mss on your shelf...

Bonus #querytip: "fiction novel" is redundant

A #querytip worth repeating: don't forget to include genre and word count. Too easily overlooked! Don't overlook it!

What is it (genre)? How long is it (word count)? Don't overlook the basics in your query! #querytip

Proofread and polish – don’t let a silly typo or error remove your query from the pile! #querytip

"There is an art to writing a great query, but it is an art that can be mastered." ow.ly/uGbhE #querytip