Officially done with all September queries. #querystats

PLZ know the difference btwn YA & MG. MC under 14 is Middle Grade. Word Count under 70k is very lean for YA and more MG #querytip

I’m seeing more and more illustrator queries with Instagram links instead of portfolio websites. Not sure it’s cutting it. #querytip

Steps to publish a book. #pubtip

About titles: don’t be married to them, b/c titles will most likely change. Also: don’t put anything abt poop in the title. #querytip

The only book that is an impossible sell is the book that you don't start. #pubtip

If you were referred to me by someone I work with (author/agent/editor) you should be able to tell me WHO THAT PERSON IS. #querytip

Open for submissions! Want Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Historical Mystery w/ Romance subplot&more. #amquerying #editor #querytip

#querytip Be honest! Don't state that your material was requested when it wasn't. :) Your query is your first impression; make it a good one

Don't miss @SoCalledYALife's webinar on Avoiding Social Media Snafus on November 1! #amwriting #amquerying #querytip pitchwars.org/webinar/avoidi…

"If you're looking for a hook, you won't find one."

Then how am I supposed to be interested in your ms if nothing hooks me in? #querytip

Trying to hide a moral in a kid's book is like trying to hide spinach in brownies. #pubtip

Things to avoid in your submissions #pubtip

I often find first person blurbs in queries incredibly confusing. Are you speaking to me as the author or narrator? #querytip

Writers! Great thread. 👇
#pubtip #amwriting

When you reduce your book to 200-300 words, you MUST make sure it’s coherent and logical. Get outside readers before you query. #querytip

Having answered about 60 queries today, the biggest reason for passing is I don’t understand what is happening in your book. #querytip

September queries have all been answered. Making a good dent in October now. Ah, catching up feels good. #amagenting #querytip

I *love* seeing “Dear Sirs” queries to an all-women agency. #querytip

Just read several queries in a row that open with the protagonist waking up. It’s overdone; find other ways to start your story. #querytip