Going through queries, and I'm quickly reminded of an old standard: if I can play it as a D&D campaign, I don't want to rep it. #pubtip

#PubTip = Keep a first edition of your book. Every time. #booklover

Dystopian is no more. #querytip

You guys are killing me with all the images embedded in the queries. Yeah, stop. #querytip

If we make the decision to pass on your manuscript, please do not call our office multiple times a day trying to change our minds. #querytip

20K word count is not a novel. #pubtip #querytip

It never hurts to add a cute puppy to your book. 🐶 #pubtip

Tips to get inside your character's head from @DiAnnMills on @EdieMelson bit.ly/1jPGche #writing #pubtip

If you are sending me a query, pls review my guidelines here first, publishersmarketplace.com/members/LisaHa… Thank you and have a great day! #querytip

I’m all for lean query letters, but there is a thing as TOO lean. Try not to edit the coherence out in an effort to be concise. #querytip

Know where your book lands on the shelf. Telling me it's genreless or too unique just means you don't know your audience.#querytip #askagent

#PubTip = send a press release to your alma mater when it's time for book release. Many colleges host newsletters, graduate spotlights, etc.

#pubtip pet peeve: hiding the MC in the opening pages. Does it really help to withhold names/use vague pronouns? No. No, it does not.

Ditto! #querytip twitter.com/jawlitagent/st…

#PubTip = wanna make t-shirts and mugs based on your book? Make sure you own commercial/ merchandising rights first (you should, but check!)

#querytip *gah* Received query: Not familiar with you or agency, was referred. Here is my genre that you do not rep #AutoPass Visit website

Please only one submission at a time. Sending me every project you've ever written at once will not help your case. #queryfail #querytip

If you're #querying me with a novel set in a Latin American country, make sure to spell that country's name correctly. #querytip

One of the many reasons I've sent rejection letters in the past 2 days is this reason! #querytip "I am insisting ... goodreads.com/quotes/7319072…

P.S. Can you tell I'm reading queries today? Ha! Sorry to those who didn't want to see a giant #querytip thread. Back to normal programming!