Author: wanna read my manuscript?
Me: depends-- what's it about?
Author: argh, I hate synopses...
Me: 👀

#querytip write the query.

Include your personalization at the top of your query so the agent sees it right away. #querytip

Successful Queries: Agent Jessica Watterson and “The Heir and the Spare” bit.ly/2eFJvWI via @WritersDigest #amquerying #querytip

I ask for a synopsis whenever I request material. So how is it I so often don't have a synopsis to refer to? #queryfail

Submitting writers. Page numbers please. I know everything is electronic, but they are still necessary, especially beyond 10 pgs! #querytip

Illustrators, if you draw people, please include non-white people in your portfolio! I always look for this. #kidlit #querytip

Your query doesn't have to be perfect, but if you have run-on sentences/poor grammar, it's not a good sign... #querytip #triadatip

#querytip: Rather than repeat lines directly from my bio or #MSWL, use your query to show how your project will connect with my tastes.

Please be specific in a synopsis. Avoid generic phrasing such as "secrets that tear them apart." Instead, reveal what the secret is. #pubtip

Debut authors: Nov 10! Sign up for my next webinar. Designed to help YOU stand out in a crowded market: ow.ly/LsnZ304hT9x #pubtip

And finally, most of you likely have very similar contracts. Keep lines of communication open to make it easier on everyone! #pubtip

It will also take time to get paid for final sales/get final stock numbers/etc, but they MUST provide you with this info #pubtip

Please note—while you own your text, you don't own the book cover—you and JFP will have to come to an agreement about further use #pubtip

Do you need someone by your side for this, or are at the start of the process? Maybe reselling or getting an agent is right for you! #pubtip

Are you at the end of a series? Have many waiting fans? Feel comfy with promotion? Maybe self-pub it. #pubtip

Should you try to resell the book? Get an agent? Self-pub it? There is no right answer. Just what's right for you #pubtip

If you're looking for an agent, tell us you're dealing with this—many will get to you faster if you have shit to get done #pubtip

If you have events coming up and you can swing it, see if you can buy your print books to sell at these events #pubtip

ALSO look for the clause that talks about your ability to purchase copies. #pubtip

First thing: open up your contract. There is a clause in there about what happens if the publisher closes/force majeure happens #pubtip