If someone refers you to an agent please make sure they've worked with that agent else it does you no favors 99% of the time. #PubTip

Occasionally I get queries that specify exactly which publisher the author expects their book to sell to. Cart waaay before horse. #querytip

#PubTip = this is a perfect example of Calendar Page on an author website. Do this --> geraldbrandt.com/calendar/ @GeraldBrandt

Related #querytip: having someone's email address is not the same as having permission to add them to a newsletter list. This is spam.

Regular #querytip reminder: don't try to sell copies of your self-published book to the agents that turned it down.

And remember: any #querytip is often not the only reason I am passing or requesting material. I'm sharing what I can. #100Queries

Here is an excellent author website for debut author. Who, what, where, clear, simple: karenfortunati.com @KarenFortunati #pubtip

Writer website isn't a deal-maker or a deal-breaker but a simple website to use like a business card is useful. #pubtip

Today's the day! Historical romance writers, stay tuned for an announcement about a new opportunity with @LoveInspiredBks! #pubtip

Closing To Queries March 1st-August 1st marycmoore.com/index.php/2016… #querystats #querytip #slushpile

Don't complain to me if a third-party source has incorrect info on THEIR website about what I rep. Always check an agency website. #pubtip

I'm about 300 queries behind right now. Trying to catch up! Making my way through January... #querystats

Go, go, go! He's awesome! #querytip #amquerying #subtip twitter.com/petejknapp/sta…

Writer's Crutch: Is Your Character Dreaming? Wake Them Up marycmoore.com/index.php/2016… #writetip #pubtip #querytip #askagent

In a pitch, avoid cliche lines without context, e.g. "will love conquer in the end or will she lose everything?" Tell us YOUR story. #pubtip

#QueryTip = don't quote another agent in your query. "So-and-so liked it" reads to me as "so-and-so passed on it." #queries

"Because I don't want to deal w Googl and cell phones" is not a good answer to "Why is this book set in the past?" #querytip

Today in the queries: lots of already self-published novels, lots of rhyming PBs, lots of kids named Kai. #truth #querytip

In order to be a great writer you need to put your ego aside. #querytip #writetip #LIFEtip

Unless you've been previously published don't query your book until it's complete #pubtip