Maria Vicente

Today’s second #QueryTip: Your pitch shouldn’t give away the ending. Leave out some details. Make me want to read the MS. #inboxinsights

Today’s first #QueryTip: Don’t open with an excerpt from your manuscript. Write a pitch. #inboxinsights

You need to make every sentence count + other tips for writing a great hook in your query letter: bit.ly/VQsHRA #querytip

#QueryTip: Write A Great Hook bit.ly/VQsHRA

#QueryTip: Know Your Genre bit.ly/1qpFwLh

Ten things I look for on an author’s website: bit.ly/1ox2m81 #querytip

#QueryTip >> Don’t forget to mention the title of your manuscript. More here: bit.ly/1pmFRSo

#QueryTip >> Always address the agent by name. More here: bit.ly/1pmFRSo

Names are really important in your query letter. Here are 3 that should always be included: bit.ly/1AUhxvS #querytip #querying

Let's do a session of query reading! Follow the #InboxInsights hashtag to see what I encounter in the slush pile. #querytip #10queries

Don't rely on one source when learning about query letters. Get as much info as possible. Not every website has the best advice. #querytip

Question for writers: Where did/do you find info on formatting queries, the content to include, tips on researching agents, etc.? #querytip

A necessary read for querying writers: The Complete Guide to Query Letters by @JaneFriedman bit.ly/1saDi3m #querytip

All writers should have a list like this. #querytip MT @MusingStar: Everyone should know what they want in an agent. bit.ly/1mcOonI