TRUTH! #amwriting #pubtip #writerslife

I get so many queries for picture books addressed to my colleague who doesn't rep picture books. You very much need to do your research. #querytip #subtip

An interesting article for querying authors. #querytip

No one needs three exclamation points in a query. Ever. #querytip

Please only send me one query at a time. #querytip

"If you weren’t looking to make a commitment to an agent, you never should have granted me an exclusive in the first place let alone shared your novel with me." RECLAIMING MY TIME. #querytip

#MSWL is not everything an agent looks for, or only what an agent looks for, it's just a taste of what we are craving in the moment. Website bios will give better information. #querytip

Note to authors: You only know if it's "not quite what an agent is looking for" if you actually query the agent to find out. Making excuses not to query never got anyone published. #querytip

#subtip #querytip - I can't read your work if you don't send it with your query letter! For ELM, it's in our sub guidelines - 10 pages in the body of the email please (or as appropriate w picture book or graphic novel).

True tales of #pitmad even if I request your material if the query letter isn't up to snuff I could reject without reading the material. #querytip

If a small publisher requires you to commit to buying copies of your own book--or any book--when you sign a contract, walk away. You shouldn't have to pay them to publish your books--they pay you.

They.
Pay.
You.

#pubtip

#pitmad authors: remember that this is only one query tool. Agents can’t see all tweets. Query anyway. Query widely. Query well #QueryTip

#QueryTip Grab the attention of your reader (or agent or editor) with a dynamite first line. The best opening lines are declarative statements that raise more than one question, and immediately establish tone and voice. #amwriting #amquerying

I didn't think I would *ever* need to say this, but please don't insult the agent you're querying for representation...
#amquerying #querytrenches #querytip

So, if you think you can trick Query Manager, you're wrong. You sneaky, but I can see that you queried us already under a different name and email. Remember, some agencies don't mind, but Corvisiero asks you to only sub to one agent at a time. #querytip

Here's what we agreed in the @FuseLiterary staff meeting. Pitching on Twitter? No. Other social media? No. Querying personal emails? No. BE PROFESSIONAL. Every agent tells you EXACTLY how to contact them on their webpage. #querytip

Although the title of a MS can change drastically from acquisition to publication, it’s always helpful to have a great title in the query stage to pique an agent’s interest. #querytip

Because it seems to come up over and over again: female characters don't have to be secret martial arts masters / street fighters / any good at punching things at all to be strong. #querytip

Terrific publishing real talk from @MandyHubbard. Authors take note! #pubtip

I feel like I need to make a twitter account that's just @ObviousSubTips! Friends, Put Your Name Somewhere On the Galdarn Query! You don't get credit for your math test if you don't put your name on it. Same principle applies. PUT YOUR NAME ON IT. #subtip #querytip