Query one at a time -- and don't send them back to back! #querytip twitter.com/drunkenbadger/…

.@kk_writes wrote an awesome blog post on what to ask a literary agent when you're offered representation: kimgraff.com/2015/09/07/10-… #querytip

Grateful to the writers who listen and willing to work as a team to make the best possible proposal we can. #querytip

Of the last 30 queries I read, only 3 had hooks. Hooks make such a difference. Figure out what your hook is and include it! #querytip

Make sure your query makes sense - just read about a dozen of very confusing queries. Had no idea what main story was. #querytip

#PubTip for science fiction = unlike other genres (romance, young adult), we can have 3-5 points of view in epic SF. Not 11 POV though.

Authors-Don't change character names/details to match the agent you're querying. Happens more than you think and it feels stalkery #querytip

Example of amazing, mind-blowing, awesome world building in science fiction = ZERO WORLD by @JasonMHough (yes, I'm biased) #PubTip

#PubTip for science fiction = think balance. World building should be complex and interesting yet organically introduced to the reader.

I automatically delete emails with unrequested attachments. Your query letter won't be read. #querytip

Way too many queries lately have been sent with unrequested attachments. If agency guidelines say no attachments, don't send any. #querytip

"A professional writer is an amateur who didn't quit." - Richard Bach #pubtip

Please don't pitch your YA novel as the "ideal read for teens with their ADD tendencies." I mean... just don't do it. #QueryTip

MANUSCRIPT FORMATTING & SUBMITTING SAMPLE PAGES mariavicente.com/post/118855690… #querytip #writingtips

#PubTip = Authors publishing under 2 genres = example of great website that juggles both: julianastone.com

#PubTip = Authors publishing under 2 names = example of great website that juggles both: maggie-wells.com @MaggieWells1 @MKEthridge

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

Magical Realism vs Fantasy, know the difference: relentlesswriters.blogspot.com/2015/09/magica… #writetip #pubtip

Saying your novel has "one really great female character" does not make me believe it's misogyny-free. #querytip

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