An oldie, but a goodie: bit.ly/1lGryY4. How to be the kind of writer an agent will want to rep #tiptuesday #querytip

ICYMI: last week's #MondayBlogs: 5 Reasons for “Quick Pass” on a Query Letter bit.ly/2g89Fpq #querytip

#querytip "Primary function of a cover letter is to prove you're not a crazy person." Yessss. #SYWTBAA

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

#querytip I'll say it again: if you're just going to cut and paste my name into a form query letter, at least make sure it's the same font.

The latest The Write Shadow Times! paper.li/TheWriteShadow… Thanks to @Jenn_A_Johnson @timothyearle @SCBWIGermany #pubtip #amwriting

The webinar includes a 90 minute presentation and Q&A session + a critique of the first chapter of your manuscript! #pubtip #querytip

Time to start this @WritersDigest webinar! If you missed this one keep an eye out for my January session! #pubtip

Don't submit you book to me if it's been self-published. Unless you've sold thousands+ paid copies. #querytip

Be sure to double check which genres an agent represents. #querytip

#querytip Don't start your manuscript with your protagonist waking up.

#querytip Writers please tell what your story is about. I don't get anything from you telling me "stuff happens" or "the MC learns a lesson"

The latest NY Agent Time! paper.li/mcorvisiero/13… Thanks to @carlywatters @KevanLyon @awfulagent #pubtip #rockstars

Join me Thursday for my latest @WritersDigest webinar designed to get your debut novel published #pubtip tinyurl.com/hgax2ex

Writing samples really are the make-or-break in requesting material. And PLEASE copyedit. Errant punctuation is also a red flag. #pubtip

A VERY important read -- especially since I've noticed a lot of queries with astronomically high word counts lately. #querytip #pubtip

THURSDAY! Aspiring writers, please join me: learn today's market, get your debut novel published tinyurl.com/hgax2ex #pubtip

5 Reasons Agents “Quick Pass” on a Query Letter carlywatters.com/2016/11/07/qui… #MondayBlogs #querytip

In your query, don't "explain and interpret" your novel for me. Just give me hook, stakes, protagonists, length. #querytip #agentlife

For those of you who put N/A (or none, it's totally unique 🙄) in response to the comparative title question on my sub form... #querytip