Until B&N changes their shelves to say "To Get Back at my Parents" or "Exorcising Demons" I don't care why you wrote you novel. #pubtip

In addition to twitter, websites, blogs, conferences, etc. - wandering bookstore/library is excellent way to learn about publishing! #pubtip

Clearest way I explain genre = on which shelf in a bookstore do you imagine your book? #pubtip #genre #queries

#Querytip #9 All submissions require a query letter, whether it's fiction or non fiction. Even if you have a proposal. Not the same thing.

#Querytip #8 Be sure to proofread your work diligently. There should be no grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting or double word issues!

#Querytip #7 Do not start your letter with 'About Five Book Series' header. Just tell the agent about it in paragraph format and why 5 books

Retweeted Sam Morgan (@samroebuck):

Don't do this. #querytip https://t.co/ztni4VRRNu fb.me/2mi9zS7ds

#Querytip #1 Remember that your query letter is an introduction and pitch for your work. It should flow like a letter & be clear.

#Querytip #4 Always send your query to yourself first to double check the format. Software can be glitchy!

#Querytip #6 Don't make the agent go, "Huh?" Spell it out clearly. Don't make us work hard to understand what you're trying to say.

#Querytip #5 Query letter should not include links to other pages and sources. All info needed to consider your work should be in letter.

One long paragraph is difficult to read. Break your query up into 2-4 sections. #querytip

#Querytip #4 Always send your query to yourself first to double check the format. Software can be glitchy!

#querytip #3 Your book description should be short and sweet, and include your hook. Make us want to read it. See book jackets for samples.

When writing query letters in e-mail be sure that the font is consistent, especially if you are cutting and pasting. #Querytip #2

Easiest rejection? Writer is unaware of genre expectations, starting w word count. #pubtip #readtolearn

How literary agents handle rejection: bookmachine.org/2016/08/25/age… via @bookmachine #pubtip

New #querytip. Do NOT center the text in your query. Makes it very difficult to read! Especially in outlook.

#querytip Make sure you let us know what your story is about! You'd be surprised how many people leave a summary out of their letter.

Writers: Do not put multiple agents on the same query email. Make a separate and personalized email for each agent. #querytip