Calling me Alexander is a direct query delete. #pubtip

3) This does not include full MS requests (I'm up to March on those) or conference and pitch contest submissions/requests. #querystats

2) I should get to those by the end of June. Then will finish up the few I have for April around the same time. #querystats

1) I had abt 550 queries for March. I've gone through all queries & responded (excluding 50 I wld like to take a closer look at) #querystats

Geography should not be the primary romantic conflict between your hero and heroine. That's external. Give me internal conflict! #pubtip

Agent sees excessive word count & thinks U haven't edited enuf, done enuf research re: pub biz or don't listen to prof advice #QueryTip

No, you can't write a novel w/someone else's characters, unless the 1st book is in the public domain #querytip

Usually, novelizing your memoir makes it even harder to sell, especially with a pseudonym. Nothing for marktg folks to grab on to #querytip

If you've previously pubbed (small press or self) incl links to social media & website in query to showcase your online presence #QueryTip

See, guys? I'm not the only one talking word counts and knowing your market. One or two exceptions are not the rule. #querytip #pubtip

See, guys? I'm not the only one talking word counts and knowing your market. One or two exceptions are not the rule. #querytip #pubtip

There is hardly ever a reason for a 110K YA novel. #querytip

See, kids? It’s not just me. Get it together. #querytip

#QueryTip #1 - Do not send your query and CC every agent you're submitting to in a single email.

9 Ways to Rock Your Query Letter ow.ly/syHX30cLgsv via @msmariavicente #querytip #amquerying

#querytip I don't need to hear that your readers love your book. Instead, tell me why you think I'll love it. What's amazing about it?

Oooo I support this tip. It helps things move along much faster! #amquerying #querytip #CLAqueries

Speaking of queries, I'm still working my way through early May so yes, I am still behind. Catching up slowly but surely. #querystats

If you are checking on the status of your query & whether it was received, always include the original email you queried with. #querytip

Fantastic series from the incomparable @LucienneDiver on Characters, Conflict & Publishing. #writingtips #pubtip