When I open a submission and each chapter is in a separate Word file, a small part of me screams into the void. #pubtip

#querytip: Self-pubbed but want trad future? How to say it: "Previously self-published, but looking for a traditional deal with new ms."

#querytip Querying your 1st ms & have 0 bylines or publications? How to say it: "This is my debut novel & I'm hard at work on my second."

#querytip Writing or have written a series but are pitching book 1? How to say it: "This is the first book in a planned series."

#querytip: Had an agent & it didn't work out for various reasons? How to say it: "Formerly represented, but have parted ways amicably."

#querytip Wow! Hooked right away. Immediate intro to plot suspense, short concise sentences that made me sit up and take notice #Request

#querytip Be professional, treat this like a job interview where you are competing with a thousand other applicants. Submit as requested

#querytip Telling an agent that you have no idea what genre your story fits, that it should be a film does not help at the query stage#pass

#querytip 1/2 page in and I still have no idea what the story is about. Review and publication links are not helpful at this stage.#pass

Submission. Guidelines. Submission. Guidelines. Follow. Them. Please. But really. // Today's #querytip, brought to you in fragments

& "grand adventures". Find what's special about your story and share that with me in your query. #querytip #agentlife

"I know there is a standard format for submission of a literary work to publishing agents. I haven’t done that!" This doesn't work #querytip

If you’re querying a RomCom, your query should probably have some humor in it. #querytip #CLAQueries

Quick #pubtip: When writing romance, make sure the hero & love interest are likable. Your readers want to care about your characters.

. @triadaus has a LaurA (me) and a LaurEN (@laurenspieller). Make sure you're querying and addressing the correct agent! #querytip

Q: What is the one thing I wish querying/debut writers did before submitting? A: Read WRITING THE BREAKOUT NOVEL. (Just do it!) #pubtip

For your characters to find love, something needs to change. You can't write your way to an HEA keeping everything status quo. #pubtip

Start getting those pitches ready! The next #PitMad event is coming up Sept. 8th from 8am-8pm EDT! brenda-drake.com/pitmad/ #querytip

Remember, you're competing with thousands upon thousands of other hopeful authors. The more your book shines, the better. #querytip

Put on your A game when submitting. Edit that baby so it shines. The cleaner it is, the more professional you'll look. #QueryTip