#querytip "I was previously agented" will get you a lot farther than "my previous agent submitted this MS everywhere, but couldn't sell it"

Another note = If I have your query letter and/or manuscript on my desk and you've signed a publishing contract =please let me know! #pubtip

If I have your query letter and/or manuscript on my desk and you've accepted an offer of representation =please let me know. Thanks! #pubtip

Sometimes I respond to a query immediately. It's rare, but it happens. #querytip

Great post from @JaneFriedman about finding & working w external publicist. With advice from @Andrea_Dunlop! buff.ly/1omUzMz #pubtip

#PubTip = include reviews/ blurbs by librarians and teachers on your author website (particularly if you write children's books)

10 Ways you may be hurting your online platform - from #SocialMedia expert @EdieMelson bit.ly/1QhsqMs #writing #pubtip

Tailor your pitch/query to the agent/editor/talent scout, etc. If you're going to do something, do it well. #writetip #subtip #querytip

Have you guys been following the amazing work by @scbwi Team Blog? So much great insight from #NY16SCBWI! scbwiconference.blogspot.com #pubtip

Great recap of the acquisitions process from @ABBalzer from #NY16SCBWI #kidlit #pubtip twitter.com/leewind/status…

Words of wisdom from #NY16SCBWI. #pubtip twitter.com/KimSabatini/st…

I swear, some of the most phoned-in queries come from people who say they work in marketing or copywriting. It’s astounding. #querytip

#QueryTip = avoid the ALL CAPS query letter. It's not a deal-breaker but yikes.

#pubtip not every author and agent is compatible; sometimes you need to know when to look elsewhere for representation. It's never personal

Writers, write you own Q. Don't send me third-party Qs. Not from your PA, your PR, or your mother. #pubtip

#PubTip = set up a PO Box for fan mail + list the PO Box on your author website. :)

ICYMI: "5 Things To Do While Your Book is on Submission" & tell me what you do to keep busy: bit.ly/1o2fmnC #pubtip

Thinking about signing up for my query webinar? It's not too late! Live on 2/25! bit.ly/1JBTedV #querytip https://t.co/SbSgCdVFE6

Queries that start with "Dearest..." #querytip https://t.co/iuePFnvYKt

If you're not writing a script, don't all-caps your characters names in a query. Really distracting. #querytip