Couldn't agree more. #querytip Skip me for these, please.

#QueryTip Know how your book compares to titles in the market. To find word counts + more of comps for your WIP, go to arbookfinder.com/UserType.aspx, search for the book, and click on the title for reading level, word count, etc. #amquerying #amrevising

#Querytip If you're writing a heroine or plot line similar to A Shadow Bright & Burning, I'm probably not a fit. Many people ❤️ this book, and I ❤️ my strong female leads. But I just couldn't connect. #amquerying

#QueryTip When I see a submitted manuscript has 140K+ words, I know the manuscript can be further streamlined and is not polished or ready for me yet. #amrevising #amquerying

#subtip Please don't spam folks with queries. I notice when I get the exact same query from you every Wednesday for 6 months at all of the agency's email addresses, & not the good notice. Especially if you don't personalize the query.... #querytip

Remember, agents aren't rejecting YOU. We're simply looking for the right project for our list. I rejected the first MS a client sent me, but I signed her with another project. Don't take rejections personally. Keep writing & querying! #amquerying #writerslife #pubtip #amagenting

After speaking at a conference this weekend, I want to stress that gimmicks do not make your query letter stand out. (Well, I guess they do. But not in a good way!). Agencies list what they are looking for in a submission. Take the time to follow their guidelines! #querytip

#QueryTip It's always so hard for me not to respond to queries that aren't good fits for me but have great potential. If you're querying, don't give up. Keep writing, keep revising, keep querying. #amwriting #amquerying

The passive-aggressive query never works. #querytip

So if I haven't responded to your query yet from Jan 15 onward, I haven't passed, I just need to put some sweet lil' manuscripts to bed before I can open my heart to something new. But I am definitely getting the itch to fall in love again! #pubtip #agenting

#pubtip if you'll be going to a writers conference in 2018, please keep in mind that agents/editors attend these things because they WANT to meet you, hear about your book, and sign up a project they love. Never be afraid to approach someone (respectfully) to talk about your work

TRUTH. #pubtip #amwriting

Writers, contrary to the shiny stories, the SPEED of your book deal has nothing to do with the strength and the health of your book deal, nor is it a predictor of long-term success. #pubtip

Writers, if an agent gives you less than a week to accept or decline their offer of representation, that's unreasonable. Insist on at least a full week, not just to give other agents time to read, but to give YOURSELF time to make this very important business decision. #querytip

One thing I can say about publishing is that you should always remember it’s a small industry, and kindness and respect can go a long way. #pubtip

No truer words on pitching and queries have ever been said. #querytip

One thing you should truly take into consideration when choosing an agent is their hunger, drive, & enthusiasm for your work. Passion for a project is so incredibly important, and sometimes it can even surpass experience. So it's good to take a chance on younger agents! #pubtip

It’s best not to start off a query with “I’ve just completed my manuscript.” Agents don’t want to look at first drafts. It’s best to polish your work as much as possible before querying, or at least don’t tell an agent in the opening line that you haven’t done the work #querytip

Great tip! 👇 #pubtip #querytip

If you forced tailored your book’s pitch to exploit and fit the #MeToo movement, then I don’t want to see it in my inbox. #querytip