These sites are also VERY helpful with queries: queryshark.blogspot.com and writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/g… and evileditor.blogspot.com #pubtip

Reading intriguing query & came to 31k word count mention, that's a Pass. Good idea to be aware of novel length expectations. #querytip

Authors! Peer feedback on your query can be helpful. BUT! Having someone ELSE write/send queries for you is a red flag. #querytip #pubtip

I do prefer authors follow my sub guidelines, but I can spot an honest mistake and don't hold it against you. Just do your best. #querytip

ICYMI, @Libby_Murphy wrote this informative, helpful post on how to write a synopsis. @CarinaPress carinapress.com/blog/2016/01/f… #querytip

#Querytip Start the year off right & follow agency guidelines when submitting queries. Ours include adding agent name in email subject line

#querytip If you mention that your manuscript is "similar in style to X and Y" make sure X and Y aren't completely different styles...

Burning questions about the submission process? Ask one of our agents during Bootcamp: writersonlineworkshops.com/courses/agent-… #querytip

In Defense of the Form Rejection: relentlesswriters.blogspot.com/2016/01/in-def… #slushpile #askagent #queryrules #querytip #amwriting

2016 SDSU Writers’ Conference: Five Questions with Literary Agent Mary C. Moore: ces.sdsu.edu/blog/2015/12/2… #askagent #amwriting #querytip

Writers, looking for a New Years Resolution? Check out @snclaketahoe ! They have a new lo-res mfa program for writing kids books. #pubtip

Had an author get representation from Trident Media after taking this course with me! #querytip #askagent twitter.com/K_C_Associates…

Other agents reading your full, though? That's worth noting. #querytip

Guys, no need to let me know in your query that it's a simultaneous submission! Trust me, we assume that. #querytip

If you plan to use fragments/run-ons, vary your sentence structure. The core of every narrative should be complete sentences. #pubtip

It's very dangerous to compare your work to well-known books, and I'd suggest avoiding comparisons. #querytip #pubtip

If you address me as "Stephanie Delmon at Stanford J. Greenberg Group," I probably won't be inclined to read further. #querytip #spellcheck

Do. Not. query me w/ Star Wars spoilers! Why would u? I managed to avoid reading them, because I'm seeing it tomorrow. But why???? #querytip

Also, YA novels are usually written in 1st person present tense, as this gives a great sense of immediacy to the MC's voice. #pubtip

#pubtip YA novels should be told from the POV of a teen between the ages of 14-18. If your MC is not in that age range, your book is not YA.