Jessica Reino

7. For your manuscript itself, make sure that your story is starting in the right place and only send samples per specific agent’s guidelines. #querytip

6. Also, there is no need to have your work professionally edited before submitting. But, make sure you go through and self-edit and utilize critique partners and beta readers #querytip

Refrain from telling an agent that this will be the best thing they have ever read or there is no book on the market like it. There is always something to compare like writing style, voice, tone, setting etc. #querytip

4. If you’re going to use comps, make sure they make sense to your book. Not having any comps in query is better than bad ones #querytip

3. A query letter is a business letter to help an agent learn what your book is about and entices them to want to read more. It’s ok if you don’t have pub credits yet, don’t put yourself down. Mentioning classes, CPs, other writing groups is fine #querytip

2. Be sure to read sub guidelines and go to the agency website for the most up-to-date info. I only take queries through QueryManager (it’s in my Twitter bio too). Emailed queries will not be looked at. #querytip

1. Make sure the agent you’re submitting to reps the type of book your subbing #querytip

In your query, I need I know about your book. It’s great to learn about what inspired you to write the book, if your life/job experience had something to do with the story, but I need to know about the manuscript first. #querytip

Good morning #WritingCommunity! I’m already seeing some great queries from you. Just wanted to mention I only accept queries through Query Manager (link is in my Twitter bio), but keep them coming! #querytip