#querytip If you receive an offer of representation, definitely let other agents with pages know. I also like a note if I just have a query.

Is Your Story Unique? - Slushpile Notes From A Literary Agent marycmoore.com/index.php/2017… #pubtip #writetip #askagent

#CLAqueries "I offer a rarity in publishing: an original idea" --> Don't say this. You just insulted the industry and myself #querytip

Your agent should 100% love your work. Shouldn't be forced to like it. Can't sell what we don't enjoy, too #querytip #amquerying 2/2

#CLAqueries Don't respond to a rejection by arguing when I say I didn't connect to your query. 1/2 #querytip #amquerying

#CLAqueries A synopsis is a spoiler list of events and plot, not a long paragraph explaining each main character #querytip #amquerying

#CLAqueries Reminder: I'm not drawn to stories w/ heavy religious themes. Even light ones need a lot to pull me in #amquerying #querytip

Thread! Great explanation of a very common problem in YA fantasy first pages. #querytip

#querytip: don't do this.

I get so many replies just thanking me for responding to queries. That makes me so sad for writers these days. Sorry, guys. #querytip

The "greed of the pharmaceutical industry/company" is an instant query turnoff every time. #querytip

Caught up with queries 07/24. If you subbed before then and no response, let me know. marycmoore.com/index.php/subm… #querystats

#TipTuesday: Whereas labeling sections of your #QueryLetter conveys that you’re relying on someone else's template. No need. #QueryTip

#TipTuesday: Quietly following submission guidelines & standard query letter format makes you look confidant & professional. #QueryTip

Please don't send your picture in your query. Even if your eye makeup is 🔥 #querytip

Your comps shouldn't be old enough to be in the public domain. #querytip

Bid on me for #charity! FULL #manuscript or #bookproposal critique with potential bonuses :) ebay.com/itm/-/26320619…? #LiteraryAgent #pubtip

Author #pubtip = Keep. A. Copy. Of. Your. Publishing. Contract. (somewhere where you can find it)

that is all. :)

Is there anything you can put in a #query letter that will make me reject it? Read it and see! #Pubtip

When you write your query all in third person, at least *I* think that's weird. Uwe doesn't like that. #querytip #pubtip #agentlife