Do NOT query until your manuscript is COMPLETED. You won't even earn a rejection. Just a "finish your ms and then query"! #querytip

What is it (genre)? How long is it (word count)? Don't overlook the basics in your query! #querytip

Prob not a good idea to send a query letter that says your MS is over 500 pgs & "not that good." Be confident! And maybe revise? #querytip

Psst! I’m not an agent. Do not query me directly. Visit our website theseymouragency.com for submission guidelines. #querytip

Trade reviews: If book not reviewed by PW (or Kirkus, SLJ, etc) = cuz reviewer chose not to review not cuz publisher didn't submit. #pubtip

Trade reviews: Publisher submits manuscript to reviewer and reviewer decides who to review (and how). #pubtip

In this week's edition of 10 #querytip(s), a special shout out to @tonyakuper, @EntangledTeen, and @jawlitagent ! laneheymont.com/2014/03/28/10-…

#pubtip: a good log line will make me req a MS I was originally on the fence about. It's the only thing that pushes it in your favor.

#pubtip: Showing vs. telling extends to your query, too.

It's always good to personalize your query, without coming across as "sucking up". #querytip

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99.999999% of the time reputable agents wont contact authors asking to rep them. Unless, you're already a phenomenon. #querytip

Writing query letter as your character: it might be cute, but it doesn't give me a sense of the writer, aside from their character. #pubtip

There's a difference between passion and arrogance. Your query needs to show passion. Passion is OPEN to collaboration. #querytip #writetip

Query through appropriate channels and then WAIT. We're not sitting on your query for laughs. Agenting for clients is a 24/7 job. #querytip

Useful info for sharing book covers on social media sites-cheat sheet for best image sizes: mediabistro.com/alltwitter/soc… #pubtip #authors

BTW, I am an acquisitions editor, not an agent. #pitmad #querytip

Update: FB Pages aren't the place to invest your time promoting your writing/yourself/your author brand: slate.com/blogs/future_t… #pubtip

#pubtip: you don't need to tell me what themes are in your novel. I can figure it out myself. Promise.

Workshops are GREAT ways to connect with other authors, agents, and editors! They don't always cost money, either. #querytip #writingtips