Life is about attitude. Live yours. Love yours. Be brave. Write. #querytip http://t.co/RkWiXnvlSl

Calling me a dream agent in a query; I'll allow it. Flattery, it won't get you everywhere but it might result in a smile. #querytip

Smart thoughts from @StephenKing on back story: "(a) everyone has a history and (b) most of it isn't very interesting." #writetip #pubtip

Getting ready to send out queries? Here’s what you should put in your author bio: mariavicente.com/post/101845409… #querytip

#PublicityTip = I love how clearly the Appearances are listed on the website of @EmmieMears = YES! Do this! emmiemears.com/about/ #pubtip

While looking for some quotes, I found this great post by @carlywatters. 10 Great Writing Tips, in Quotes wp.me/p1EorO-1tR #pubtip

#pubtip suggestion = you're done with your book? really done? really really done? GREAT! Give it a week, re-read and triple check.

Gut reaction to reading opening pages = lots of great material in slush pile. #1 mistake seems to be "not-quite-there-yet" #pubtip

Have seen a few very, very short query letters/synopses. A synopsis especially needs to be more than one paragraph long. #querytip

#querytip It's hard for an agent to be enthused if you negate your own writing or experience when querying #sell me.

Writer @GilbertLiz on why you don't have to be the best at everything but you do have to show up: goodhousekeeping.com/life/inspirati… #pubtip

#querytip Check agent preferences before sending submissions. Agents that do not rep non-fiction will be #autopass in most cases. Time waste

A success story: @LindaDHummel doubled her followers! Read it: "The 4 Platform Secrets No One Has Told You" bit.ly/1PhmIve #pubtip

Referring to a protag as "colored"/"Oriental" in a query REALLY makes me question how much thought you put into diverse rep. Think!#querytip

Six technical things to remember when formatting your query letter: mariavicente.com/post/113950763… #querytip

Sometimes we simply love a work but are unable to offer representation. Don't walk away angry, you've made impact! #pubtip

If you query other than by guidelines, computer will think e-mail is spam. If comp thinks e-mail is spam, I will believe and delete. #pubtip

Terrific insights: "10 Things I've Learned as a Debut Novelist" by @VictoriaNamkung in @HuffingtonPost pwne.ws/1Nq44Uz #pubtip

Authors! I'm sorry, but I can't give feedback on why I passed (if it's a query, that is). There aren't enough hours in the day! #querytip

Typo in the first line of your query: not good. Please proofread before you hit send. #querytip