...basically 300 words of set-up about the MC's backstory, then a line like "but then one day everything for MC changes," end #querytip 2/?

One prob I see w/ many queries is that they END just when the story gets interesting & then I have no idea what the plot is. #querytip 1/?

"Dear Agent"...wait, my name's not Agent. It's Lane, or Mr. Heymont. I'll even accept Ms. Heymont. At least it's my name lol. #querytip

Commenting on how "attractive" I am is not appropriate in a query. Just so you know, it's not appropriate to do with ANYONE. #querytip

No need to begin your query w/ "Hey, thanks for opening this query." Queries = how I find new talent. Thank YOU for thinking of me #querytip

"ACK! But what's WRONG with my query?" ...Here are 2 blogs for good query help: ktliterary.com/category/ask-d… and writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/g… #pubtip

"One of the most necessary parts of the business." #querytip twitter.com/djolder/status…

It's great to propmote books online but don't neglect your community. Try talking to students, book clubs, social groups in person. #pubtip

I'm not a fan of books geared toward age groups. The Millennial's / Baby Boomer's / GenX Guide to…. not for me. #querytip

Also, ragging on other authors or genres is a big DON'T DO IT. We're adults. You need to shine without dulling someone else. #querytip

"Problems arise that challenge the MC". Okay? That literally says nothing. Show Goal, Motivation, Conflict. That says something. #querytip

It never feels like much of a coincidence when you experienced the same thing as your character. #querytip

#pubtip don't stress over finding the perfect title too much; odds are it's going to change once an editor gets hold of your MS anyway.

"From News Article to Best Selling Memoir with @AspenMatis" Great radio show episode! blogtalkradio.com/vividliferadio… #pubtip

Pretty good rule of thumb on #query requests: if we don't state we want a MS inline (esp if over 50 pgs), we want an attachment. #querytip

End every chapter with a cliffhanger or open question to keep readers turning the pages. #pubtip

MASSIVELY important questions for anyone unpubbed hiring an editor #pubtip twitter.com/elizabethscrai…

#PubTip = if an author blurbs your book, say thank you by purchasing a few copies of their book. Read, donate, tweet about. #thanks

@maseditor Yep! It can become apparent quickly. It's a pet peeve of mine. #querytip #writetip

I’d really caution against naming a character something distinct and iconic from a major Hollywood franchise. #querytip