@kortney_price explores the basics of query letter writing. wp.me/p1VnNw-yt #amwriting #querytip

Literary agent @JamieVankirk discusses how to write query letters agents want to read. wp.me/p1VnNw-Hy #amwriting #querytip

Xmas #querytip: when I see the words 'fiction novel' in a query, that's the moment when I hit 'delete'.

The latest The Write Shadow Times! paper.li/TheWriteShadow… Thanks to @Maureenow @JDHughes4 @SidneyStoneAuth #pubtip #amwriting

Tell me again how your work has no comparables and you're a writer not reader. #slushpile making me snarky today #dontwastemytime #queryfail

I empathize with new writers stumbling on sub guidelines. But if you're such a newb, how'd you get my not-public email address? #queryfail

#querytip general rule of thumb: sending your entire 400 page MS, unsolicited, via snail mail, on Dec 21st probably isn't the best idea

#QueryTip: writers, don't forget to sign your name at the bottom of your query.

Tips on what makes editors happy. #pubtip

Readers can't read your mind. Make sure the relevant background information needed to understand the story makes it on to the pages. #pubtip

Fantastic advice from @LoriRaderDay!! #querytip

#querytip "I have chosen to submit to you because of your interest in fiction projects" isn't the best way to prove you did your research

Ideally, MG novels (especially debuts) should be under 70k. #pubtip

The Most Important Part of Any Query Letter bit.ly/2i4P3KS via @msmariavicente #querytip

Authors: If you have someone read your ms before submitting, make sure you trust them to be honest with you about problems. #pubtip

Lying about an offer of rep to get a faster response to a query? Not cool. #querytip

Join me Jan 12! Start your creative new year with energy. #amwriting #pubtip

This is happening with @K_C_Associates agents! #askagent #writetip #querytip

A #querytip for those previously self-pubbed but looking for a future in traditional publishing.

The latest The Write Shadow Times! paper.li/TheWriteShadow… Thanks to @BAFFLEDblog @benraifilms @laurabrown99 #pubtip #ad