Carly Watters

ICYMI: 8 Query Tips No One Tells Writers wp.me/p1EorO-1sB #querytip

If you want to be a professional writer you need to be able to tell me something concisely & convincingly. Cut those long queries. #querytip

Reminder: @PSLiterary is closed to queries, just for the holidays, from Dec 22-Jan 5. No need to rush it, we're only closed 2 wks. #querytip

#querytip Don't tell us what we'll feel or what the themes are. Show us w/ your premise, characters, stakes. Trust comes from storytelling.

I know it's tempting to respond to form rejections. Refrain. In no situation is it a good idea. #querytip

Writing your query letter? The amazing @erinmorgenstern shared hers on Writer Unboxed a couple years ago... writerunboxed.com/2011/09/09/eri… #querytip

Please cut the words "explore a journey" from your query letter. Vague. Doesn't actually mean anything. #querytip

So thrilled to be doing another @WritersDigest webinar w/ query critique! Oct 16 "How to get an agent" bit.ly/XibDoo #querytip

11 Steps to Finding the Agent Who'll Love your Book: ow.ly/A3RfK #querytip

ICYMI: You might be making the biggest query letter mistake: bit.ly/1r3SYbi #querytip

#querytip: Don't tell us how to feel. The words should do that themselves. If you have to over-explain it then something's not working.

#querytip: If you want to evoke atmosphere do it in 1-2 lines, not 1-2 paragraphs. Setting the scene can turn your query into a short story.

#querytip: Word Choice. Think of your query like a poem. Don't repeat words, vary language, make an impact with fewer words, be concise.

I'm doing a poll: "How Long Did You Take To Write Your Query Letter?" Please vote & share: bit.ly/1jtVFwl #MondayBlogs #querytip

On the blog: Why you want an agent who reads: bit.ly/Q6ttrr #querytip #pubtip