An author had one line in their bio, "I am an avid reader." And I thought, "huh, that works for me." #slushpile #querytip

having a character define #aroacespec identities, that definition needs to be inclusive. If you educate, educate well. #writing #querytip

If you write,or even agent,to a trend,you will find yourself so far behind,as the trend has already left the building. #agentlife #querytip

The Feb. First Pages show is up! Also, @lzats and I put some thoughts on the goal of these shows into the below thread. #amwriting #pubtip

Editors and Agents Have More in Common than You Might Think by #literaryagent @Rachel_Burkot #querytip #pubtip hollowayliteraryagency.com/2016/02/02/edi…

#querytip Confirm agent is still with the agency you are querying. Saying you've researched them, yet get agency wrong is contradictory

Remember, first-person narration is not monologue. Tell your story through scenes. #writing #querytip #narration

#querytip This is a good thread for any writers getting ready to pitch an agent/editor at an upcoming conference. Some great tips here.

I love queries that start: "I noticed that you are an agent that exists. Please read my book." ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ #pubtip #sarcasm

Um, don't start your query by saying your book is made up of "a collection of failed projects." Doesn't make me want to read more. #querytip

Yes! I'm looking for debut writers! In query say "I don't have any publishing credentials"
Avoid "I'm not Stephen King yet, but..." #pubtip

“If you’re more concerned about publishing the book than writing it, you might be doing it wrong.” - Chuck Wendig #pubtip

Just saying, kind replies from writers I have to pass on really make my day. It shows a no isn't a closed door. #querytip #amquerying

Gentle reminder: please finish writing + revising your book before you query. You'll have a better sense of how to go about it. #querytip

I appreciate all of the queries but please see my guidelines here before sending: publishersmarketplace.com/members/LisaHa… Thanks! #amreading #querytip

Final updated #querystats for January! penandparsley.com/blog/2017/2/1/…

What is your character's "Part of Your World" ballad? Show us what they want so we can root for them to get it. #writingtips #querytip

Make your characters lovable, relatable, and root-for-able. If we don't care what happens to them, the plot doesn't matter. #querytip

#querytip "Query one agent with multiple manuscripts" is not a clever way to skirt the "don't query multiple agents at the same agency" rule

Some truths from one of my favorite writers, @DelilahSDawson. #pubtip