#querytip if you were previously represented, I'd put that right at the top of your query letter. A split with your agent isn't a black mark

Easy #pubtip for all submitting after #tka20 or #mswl (or any time!)- 12pt font in those attachments please. Our eyes thank you in advance!

Please don't send submissions to my my main email! You are not cutting the line, you are just irritating the agent #querytip

Ditto on the tweet and its corresponding GIF. #CLAQueries twitter.com/lzats/status/7…

Side note, when writing someone screaming, I read "AHHHH!" like the below... Show... Don't tell... #CLAQueries

P.S.—Putting a note or a P.S. at the end of your query is never good. #pubtip

"I'm seeking representation for my adult manuscript, complete at 75k." Genre? Genre, are you there?! #CLAQueries

I'm trying to sign your manuscript... Not date you... This is not match.com. Tell me about your manuscript. #CLAQueries

#querystats, caught up with manuscripts to Jan 10. If you haven't gotten a response to your full from then, tweet me

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Don't tear down modern and contemporary literature in your query by saying that you are trying to fix modern writings problems. #CLAQueries

It's great to have ambition and show that in your query, but there is a fine line between ambition and pompous. Be careful! #CLAQueries

No, no. You do *not* get to reply back to a query rejection and ask, “How about this one?” #querytip

This. #pubtip

Bottom line: Q'ing before ready is not professional. #pubtip

Agent might take on other projects that compete for time & not be able to read. Or take on diff project on similar topic. #pubtip

Not to mention losing out on the initial enthusiasm #pubtip

Because if you receive a req, and cannot deliver immediately, the agent's needs might change before you're done. #pubtip

Don't start the Q process until your manuscript is edited, polished, and ready to go. #pubtip

"this book is truly cross-genre" in a query letter is actually not that helpful. #queries #pubtip