#querytip You know how weird & uncomfortable it is when ppl refer to self in 3rd person? Equally - opening query speaking as character😁

Your book doesn't need to be everything, so long as it is one really good thing. Leave the kitchen sink in the kitchen. #pubtip

Authors! I'm glad lots of you have multiple books written. Don't send 4 of 'em backtoback with under a minute between each email… #querytip

New post: "Writing Diversity: campaigns, resources, terms & how you can help to read between your own lines" bit.ly/1hyV8ie #pubtip

Making up words = awesome (especially in SFF worlds!) Unpronounceable names like Xqcasrlyirz* = not so awesome #querytip #pubtip

Sometimes people mention in their query that they're waiting to hear from me before sending more queries out. DON'T DO THAT. #querytip

If you've already pubbed your book, I probably can't do anything for that same book. So, query first please. #querytip

Unless it's a Twitter pitch event, pitching me here is never going to work. #querytip #protip

#PubTip = I don't personally represent previously published books (many great agents do though!) regardless of their sales track record.

#querytip Agents & editors have different roles. When you query an agent your project should be sub ready.

I'm not sure where it says I'm interested in YA -- I'm not saying I'm not -- but I'd like to see where this is. #querytip

I've seen too many character in pain opening scenes today. Something else? #querytip

Taking 15 years to write a book is not a badge of honor. So, don't treat it like one. #querytip

#PubTip = for published authors especially, keep that website updated! Covers, release dates, buy-links, calendar of appearances!

For me personally you do not have to include "I had a beta reader" or "an editor" in your query letter. #pubtip

Titles: I won't reject based on a bad title, but sometimes I'll request from a so-so query based on a really good, intriguing one. #querytip

Erotica is a specific type of book, with a particular type of structure. Not a book with sexytimes. #pubtip #publishing

"The manuscript is presently half written. I prefer to confer with an agent regarding plans for the second half." Nope, nope, nope #querytip

What you shouldn't do is tell me that there's a HUGE market for the book and then fail to tell me what those are. No brainier. #querytip

When you query it's a good idea to tell me what the intended audiences/ markets for the book are. #querytip