If you're writing about your story like it's a big joke, I won't take your manuscript seriously either. Your writing isn't a joke. #querytip

Make sure that your details (word count, genre, etc.) are separated into the first or the last paragraph. I want to find them! #querytip

Unfortunately, if I still can't read your query with my glasses on because the font is so small or skewed, I'm going to reject. #querytip

Just deleted all 14,863 queries from 2016. Fresh start for 2017 when @PSLiterary opens to pitches again tomorrow. #querystats

Notice that I didn't mention craft. That the craft is there goes without saying. #pubtip

Qs for mss that 'will appeal to everyone who reads every genre.' #pubtip 6/8

Qs for stories that aren't 'market-friendly.' A type of story popular 30 yrs ago but not now. Know your market. #pubtip 5/8

Qs for stories that are overly familiar or derivative of something else out there. #pubtip 4/8

The word count is wrong. E.g., novels are not 11K words, mysteries not 130k. Learn the expectations of your genre. #pubtip 3/8

Qs for genres I don't represent. Doesn't matter how good something is if it's not a genre I work in. #pubtip 2/8

Writers work so hard on their mss, but fail to do basic research before they Q. Here are the main reasons for passing. #pubtip 1/8

Resolved to write a book (or 3) in 2017? No matter how small the daily word counts, consistently writing is what will bring success. #pubtip

Another great #querytip round-up from @WritersDigest: 34 Submission No-Nos! writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/g…

Finally, b/c I am far more likely to believe you either didn't research or you don't think rules apply to you than anything else. #querytip

First, b/c a good query doesn't need a gimmick or schtick. You don't need to be a rebel or break the rules to get it noticed. #querytip

Here's a thing about following individual query guidelines: Is it a pain? Yes. Should you do it anyway? Will we even notice? YES. #querytip

Great #pubtip #querytip advice in here (including from yours truly)!

What To Know Before You Submit: 28 Great Tips from Literary Agents bit.ly/2iJl1Rr via @WritersDigest #querytip #pubtip

What To Know Before You Submit: 28 Great Tips from Literary Agents bit.ly/2iJl1Rr via @WritersDigest #querytip #pubtip

You've Sent The Query... Now What? wp.me/p1VnNw-mq #amwriting #querytip