I’ve decided that the *only* good thing about getting a MailChimp or Constant Contact query is that I can click “unsubscribe.” #querytip

After all these years, I’m still not sure where I fall on queries with blurbs from well-known to semi-well-known authors. #querytip

#querytip think carefully around comp titles/authors be sure that you are not overreaching/unrealistic/outdated. A good comp is helpful

I *loathe* rhetorical questions. As a sarcastic cynic, I ALWAYS have a smart-ass answer. #querytip twitter.com/carlywatters/s…

Personalizing your query with generic comments that could apply to anyone is not personalizing your query. #querytip #WeCanTell

This also. #querytip twitter.com/donaghyliterar…

This. All the way. #agenting #querytip twitter.com/cate_rb/status…

#querytip Please follow guidelines. We do not open attachments at the query stage, this is common practice for many agencies.

#querytip Addressing your query to no one is as bad as addressing it to everyone. You want to target the best fit for your work #research

#querytip When you query an agent with a genre/category that they do not rep, you are almost always assured a pass. Research before querying

Revisions are a chance to make your book the best it can be. Look at them as an opportunity not a chore. #pubtip

I will never understand why SO MANY writers I don't know think it's a good idea to connect with me on LinkedIn. #pubtip

Does your book have a info reveal? A revelation? How does that change your MC? Reflect on it #pubtip #writetip

Join the Writers Winter Escape 5-night cruise w/ NY editors and LA producers. Feb 2017. Space is limited! #querytip theseymouragency.com/2017-Winter-Es…

Don't claim your novel is a best-seller or that you know amazing writing because you're a journalist. You will seem pompous. #CLAQueries

It’s never a good idea to use crazy fonts or bold colors. Stick w the basics (black text & standard font) #querytip

#querytip Don't limit yourself by offering an exclusive . It doesn't benefit you. Research well & send to others.

#PHXCC panel: "character flaws are more interesting than character strengths" says @BrandSanderson = yup! Write to the kryptonite! #pubtip

Excellent #writingtips here. #amwriting #pubtip #writers twitter.com/glimmertrain/s…

If your book title is too vague, it won't stand out from the others. Try to pick a title that says something specific about the book #pubtip