Rachel Brooks

When you query an agent a genre they don’t represent, you’re usually setting yourself up for a pass you don’t need to add to life #querytip

One thing to consider when selecting an agent is whether you trust you'll be in good hands. That you can let them do their job. #querytip

So much occurs behind the scenes not worthy of a micromanaged update. Why trust is a must in author/agent relationship. #pubtip #querytip

Important to record who you’ve emailed. Same query = same answer. (Some replies get lost, but not most) Organize all the things! #querytip

Having no agent can feel glum when you want one. But having an agent who isn't a match for you is worse. Hang in there, #writers! #querytip

Just because I'm not the right agent for you doesn't mean the right agent isn't on your query list or future list. Don't give up! #querytip

Smart post by @Janet_Reid of @FinePrintLit on why personalizing queries is a waste of time jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2014/12/rant-p… #querytip #pubtip #writers

Some agents take on self-pubbed books, others don't. Most often an agent's job is to find previously unpublished work a home. #querytip

Retweeting a bunch of @notjustanyboggs #querylunch from today. You should follow her if you aren't, so you get ALL her #querytip tweets!

No I would not like to be added to a list of approved senders. No I would not like to click link. No I do not believe you're sorry #querytip

Happy Monday, #writers! In case you missed them, here is an easy roundup of my fall #QueryTip tweets: rachelmbrooks.com/2014/12/fall-q…

Wondering when to query your #NaNoWriMo novel? Here are my thoughts agentinthemiddle.blogspot.com/2014/11/when-t… #writers #querytip #pubtip #writetip

Is it necessary for agents and editors to love your work? @Ava_Jae weighs in her thoughts: bit.ly/wpb_lv #querytip #pubtip

Submission special snowflakes' flurries take extra time & energy. But they don't realize it, because SPECIAL SNOWFLAKE. #pubtip #querytip

My primary focus is adult romance & YA. Most current wishlist/sub info is always on my personal website rachelmbrooks.com/p/submission-g… #querytip

Many agents' wishlists are in flux depending on changing market, tastes, client list. Posts & interviews date quickly. #querytip #writers

When you query a story you’ve already published, but don’t tell me upfront, it feels quite sneaky when I find out. #querytip

Saying your story is so unique a synopsis can't be written...Nope. This is not a thing. It CAN & WILL have to be done. #pubtip #querytip

Tearing books down isn't helpful. You don’t need to climb over others to raise yourself up. All stand tall together. #querytip #pubtip

For a debut novel, really assess whether a word count over 100k is necessary to the story. #querytip