#querytip If guidelines ask for 5 pgs, don't send 20. It shows you either don't care or don't do your research. Either way, not a good intro

#querytip Also, don't then tell me someone tried publishing the book and it failed. Why? Why tell me that? Just let your book do the talking

#querytip Please don't tell me your students said your book was better than Harry Potter. Let your pages speak for themselves #CLAqueries

Marketing/platform & querying R very important BUT don't matter if U don't write an amazing book. Focus on the writing #querytip #writingtip

Before sending your ms, make sure it’s not the "track changes" version w/comments, which make it difficult to engage in the story. #querytip

Some tips for writing the most important part of your query letter. ✍🏾 #querytip mariavicente.com/blog/querying-…

Wise words from @kate_mckean about negotiation. #pubtip

The best way to sell to @LoveInspiredBks is to research the lines and specifically tailor your book to target them. #pubtip

Don't name your manuscript file things like "Final Manuscript". When editors try to put these on ereaders, we can't tell them apart. #pubtip

#querytip For the love of all that is holy do not add me to your newsletter list after querying.

*megaphone* IF YOU QUERY W NO TEXT & JUST AN ATTACHMENT I ASSUME IT IS A VIRUS AND I DELETE IT. Please follow sub guidelines... #querytip

Been seeing summary-heavy queries recently. Pitch, don't summarize. There are resources out there to help with the difference. #querytip

FYI, this is a special situation, but for #querytip: don't ghost agents. Especially if you have an offer and ask for a responses.

Put name & title in subject line along w/ "Query." Gmail threads emails w/same subject into a convo, so don't just use "query" #querytip

Yikes, writers! SO MANY queries addressed to different agent within the letter. Slow down and proofread before you hit send! #querytip

Your platform won't help you sell a book you never write. Don't let your online endeavors trump your writing time. #pubtip

Wonderful Thread about the Publishing process #PubTip #QueryTip
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Don't conclude a letter to a prospective agent, "Still horny and still hoping." #pubtip

Okay #querytip time: if you get an offer, and let me know, make sure to send me the manuscript when I request it. Especially tight deadlines

One of the biggest reasons I reject: not knowing your audience! If it's a MG story, it better be written for the MG audience. #querytip