Lane Heymont

In this week's edition of 10 #querytip(s), a special shout out to @tonyakuper, @EntangledTeen, and @jawlitagent ! laneheymont.com/2014/03/28/10-…

It's always good to personalize your query, without coming across as "sucking up". #querytip

99.999999% of the time reputable agents wont contact authors asking to rep them. Unless, you're already a phenomenon. #querytip

There's a difference between passion and arrogance. Your query needs to show passion. Passion is OPEN to collaboration. #querytip #writetip

Query through appropriate channels and then WAIT. We're not sitting on your query for laughs. Agenting for clients is a 24/7 job. #querytip

Workshops are GREAT ways to connect with other authors, agents, and editors! They don't always cost money, either. #querytip #writingtips

You don't have to tell us that your manuscript conforms to genre tropes, the same with "no glittery vampires in this story". #querytip

People think they can sit down and belch out a publishable book. No, writing's a craft like any other and must be honed. #querytip #writetip

Ignore self-pubbers tearing down the "trad'tl" industry. Self-pub'ing is great for some people, but agents aren't out to foil you. #querytip

If you use FICTION NOVEL in ur query/website I may assume 2 things: you haven't done ur research and u don't know what a novel is. #querytip

Debut novels are often shorter in length. Keep that in mind! #querytip #writetip

Genres have varying acceptable word counts. You should know them and follow them. Within reason. #querytip #writetip