Literary Agent
I've been in the query trenches before, I know how difficult it can be. Keep a spreadsheet of your queries. When you query multiple times with the same project, I assume you are not mindful of how you present yourself and lazy about the process. #querytip
Literary Agent
Lots of LinkedIn invitations in the query box. Please, no. @DonaghyLiterary @sue_mill #querytip
Literary Agent
Unless invited to do so, querying me any where other than query box= automatic delete. I will not read it. No shortcuts. #querytip
Literary Agent
Queries that begin with "Dear Agent", or addressed to no one in particular, baffle me. Will just anyone do? Do your research. #querytip
Literary Agent
Generally anything that has to do with violence against women is not for me #querytip
Literary Agent
*sigh* Please double space, please use 12 point font #querytip
Literary Agent
What @DonaghyLiterary said! PLEASE follow submission guidelines. Why wouldn't you?? All the cool people do it! #querytip