A not fit could mean I think another agent would do better by you and me taking you on only a disservice to you and your book. #querytip

A not fit could be you've been rude online or in our communication, and unprofessional people are not a fit for my time/list. #querytip

A not fit could be that (although rarer reason) this industry is small and I know scuttlebutt about you and am dodging you/bullet! #querytip

A not fit could be very subjective even with a kickass premise and writing, but the voice or some other X factor not clicking. #querytip

A not fit could mean it needs too much revising. Too much even for an R&R, or not passionate enough about it for R&R. #querytip

A not fit could mean the agent doesn't think editors will bite on a book like that right now. Maybe it's a flooded market. #querytip

A not fit could mean it's too similar to something already on the agent's list. Agents don't want to shop two things too similar. #querytip

When an agent passes and says a book is not a fit, it can many MANY things beyond just whether they rep the genre or not. #querytip

.@thebooksluts Some people lead with a huge bio, and barely state anything about the novel, as if the bio is sufficient. It's not! #querytip

I don't mind if you do not have a degree, connections, awards, etc., because if your manuscript rocks that doesn't matter! :) #querytip

You don't need to list phone day/time availability in your query. Premature at this stage. Agent hasn't even asked for full yet. #querytip

#querytip: Claiming your manuscript will make us both rich or a bestseller makes you sound ignorant of publishing realities. And arrogant.

Using special characters in a subject line when an agent just wants "Query: Project Title" doesn't get you to the top of the inbox.#querytip

All good tips here, especially #5. "Show don't tell" applies to queries as well. #pubtip twitter.com/WritersDigest/…

#Querytip Read query- hooked author used short/sweet to entice, sold me on why I want to keep reading. contemp romance-sport theme #Request

#querytip Do send engaging queries, hook us with exciting/emotionally driven openings. Entice us with a great fast paced and catchy query.

Don't pick whackadoo names for your characters. Theres a fine line between interesting and ridiculous. #pubtip

Authors, don't do this. #querytip "Another book plagiarized by Laura Harner | Trout Nation" jennytrout.com/?p=9693

Only query one project at a time. If I see 3 emails in a row w/ different projects in each one, pretty sure you didn't research. #querytip

Dear Queriers: You don't need to format your e-query like a formal letter, with the date and my mailing address. Save space and nix. #pubtip