Natascha Morris

FYI, this is a special situation, but for #querytip: don't ghost agents. Especially if you have an offer and ask for a responses.

Okay #querytip time: if you get an offer, and let me know, make sure to send me the manuscript when I request it. Especially tight deadlines

#querytip If you are referred by someone, it is probably a good idea to explain the connection.

#querytip Please don't query book 2, 3, etc in a series. Always start with book 1 or a new book if you self-publish.

Authors, if your manuscript is more than 100K words, seriously look at how to cut word count. #querytip

#querytip Most agents have a large workload. If you send a query, please be patient and don't follow up on Twitter to publicly ask. Bad form

So #querytip if you find an agent in the wild, enjoying a holiday, respect their free time and don't pitch them your book.

#querytip if your audience is 12-18, that YA, not MG. MG is 8-12.

There is hardly ever a reason for a 110K YA novel. #querytip

Authors, please include sample pages of your manuscript. Otherwise, it is straight to the pass pile. #querytip