Times New Roman or Courier: the only two fonts you should use in your manuscript and query. #querytip #writetip

I should clarify. Your uncle’s childhood in the suburbs of Boston would most likely be of interest to your family and no one else. #querytip

Memoirs should be reserved for those who have lived through “interesting” events: fame, Hurricane Katrina, war, mental illness. #querytip

After querying, only nudge through the appropriate channels (not Facebook, LinkedIn, etc), and at the appropriate time. #querytip

When you query, please make sure your sample pages are from the beginning. #querytip

Why Agents Pass On Material They Say They Are Looking For #MSWL #pubtip #MondayBlogs bit.ly/1mzpr3I

Remember, you're querying the AGENT not the Agency. Agencies are important, but you should have a specific agent in mind #pubtip #querytip

Writers, before you write a query as your protagonist, pause and reconsider. #querytip

Don’t lie in your query. The truth always come out, eventually. Also, we do our homework. #querytip

Treat your query like a job interview. That’s what it is. You’re trying to convince us to ask for more material. #querytip

No, we don't accept queries for books that are not yet complete. #agenting #pubtip #queries

No, we don't accept queries for books written in another language needing to be translated into English. #agenting #pubtip #queries

Why the continual cycle of growth is important for #writers, agents, and editors rachelmbrooks.com/2014/06/nobody… #writetip #pubtip

Writers~don't query before your ms is completed and polished. Also, an agent should not be your 1st read.#pubtip

Yes, we accept queries from authors of all ages. #pubtip #queries #agenting

Yes, we accept queries from authors outside the US. #pubtip #queries #agenting

#pubtip: Naming your book "50 shades of {anything}" is not going to fly.

Similarly, just bought @lilykingbooks's Euphoria on the fantastic reviews. So exciting to see a writer find a story that resonates. #pubtip

Keep writing if you don't hit critical mass until later. Look at Liane Moriarty and @jojomoyes...great success many books in! #pubtip

But it is in the writing of a great second novel that you start to cement your readership. #pubtip