Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips

If I'm undecided whether I want to ask for the full or even offer rep, a good writer website will make my decision yes. #askagent #querytip

Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips
Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips

Although this advice is for resume cover letters, the tips work for queries as well: slate.com/articles/video… #querytip #askagent

Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips

Rather than fill your query w/ social media links and info, your author site should direct us to your online presence. #askagent #querytip

Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips
Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips
Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips

An editor or agent's vision for your ms is an educated opinion. Rejection doesn't mean it's horribly written. #askagent #querytip

Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips

If your query is polite, professional, and short, you're ahead of the pack in the #slushpile. Oh and it follows sub guidelines! #querytip

Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips

Good comparative titles show you really know and read within the genre you are writing. #askagent #querytip #writetip http://t.co/OfQ2CAk9Ag

Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips

Having trouble writing your blurb? Read your comparative titles' back covers and mimic them. #querytip #askagent #slushpile

Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips

Important to include your contact info and author website under your name at the end of your query. #querytip #slushpile #askagent

Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips

Only a dozen seats left in Bootcamp! All your literary agent questions answered: register.writersonlineworkshops.com/Course?CourseI… #askagent #querytip #writetip

Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips

KC&A will be critiquing queries and sample pages. Seats fill up fast! register.writersonlineworkshops.com/Course?CourseI… #askagent #querytip

Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips

Want me to critique your SF/F query + first 10 pages? Sign up for Bootcamp! register.writersonlineworkshops.com/Course?CourseI… @WritersDigest #askagent #querytip

Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips
Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips

What’s The Difference Between Epic Fantasy And Sword-And-Sorcery? ow.ly/3o4vF8 via @LouAnders #askagent #querytip

Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips

Although these are office email tips, they work for query letters too. m.huffpost.com/us/entry/53243… #askagent #querytip

Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips

If you're looking for a lit agent, querytracker.net and agentquery.com are great online resources. #querytip #pubtip #askagent

Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips

The best query letters are short and professional. No frills, no gimmicks, just a cover letter for your manuscript. #querytip