Lane Heymont

Sending an agent 25 novels to consider at once is a big no-no. One book. One query. #querytip

Don't try to trick an agent or editor into acquiring you. You won't be able to 99% of the time. Nothing good ever comes of it. #querytip

In order to properly consider your query and work I need to know what genre I'm looking at. No, it's not always obvious. #querytip

Science fiction fantasy is not a genre. It's one or the other. Not both. Know your genres. Please! #querytip

It's important to actually read and understand your emails. #querytip #writetip #SentAndReceive

If you use the term "fiction novel" — you're not ready to query. Stop what you're doing and start researching. Hone your craft. #querytip

The five senses. They create a deeper POV. Use them. On the first page or so. Smell is the most powerful sense. #writetip #querytip

You don't profit off the misery of others. #universalLaw #querytip #writetip #PlagiarismIsEvil #PublishingIsAsmallWorld

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Insulting writers in your query is, uh, uh, not how your career finds a way. #querytip #GetIt? #JurasicPark #IanMalcolm

You don't bite the hand that feeds you. #querytip #writetip #lifetip

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Your query should be a pitch, not an explanation of your world. #querytip

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Don't query already published books. #querytip

Don't query as your protagonist. A query letter is a business letter. You don't go to job interviews in a pirate outfit, do you? #querytip

Know the difference between science fiction and fantasy. There is a huge difference, and you should know it. #querytip #writetip

If you're going to write about a subject you should probably know the actual terminology for said subject. #querytip

I can't lie, I love some meta in my fiction. It's usually just funny. #querytip

Your query shouldn't read like a history lesson. I went to school already. I read nonfiction for history. Give me conflict! #querytip