Using racist language is never going to make me want to read your work. Even if you're condemning racism. Nope. #querytip

It might not, but as the story takes shape you could write the query. Or, if you need to wait until the book is finished to write the query then seriously consider the query as part of the revision process instead of the final step. #querytip

Word to the wise: don’t pitch your book to agents on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or any social media, for that matter. You will be ignored if you ignore our query instructions. #querytip #publishing

Writing a query for a book that still needs to be shaped and thought through will feel (and be) nearly impossible. #querytip

If you are struggling to make the query sound exciting, or hone in on the key points, maybe you need to rethink the book rather than just the query. #querytip

It's why I often recommend authors write the query even before writing the book #querytip

#Querytip Always know that the agent your querying represents the genre you write in!

Breaking into Publishing Means Go Big or Go Home #querytip bookendsliterary.com/2018/04/12/bre…

It's always a red flag when there are multiple errors in your query. If necessary, have someone else read/edit it BEFORE sending to agents! #amquerying #querytip

Why it's important to know your book's genre blog.nathanbransford.com/2018/04/why-it… via @nathanbransford #querytip

#querytip #subtip Please don't just share your google doc with people as a query. I delete those bc of virus potential. + unless I'm purposefully clicking on a link to a website or portfolio, I don't want to navigate out of my inbox for submissions. Follow guidelines.

#querytip #subtip #writingtip - Look at the market. How long are books in your desired age category/genre? It is UNLIKELY that the average book in your category/genre is significantly over 200K words. It is Very likely the average word count is significantly under 200K words.

#subtip #querytip (2/2) Second, don't send an envelope full of random docs & no context. I just received an envelope with replies to previous correspondence from fake news outlets. No letter, no project synopsis, fake author bio. Just don't do this. For 80+ reasons.

#subtip #querytip - (1/2) First, don't mail hard copies of submissions if the agency says they don't take mailed submissions. Wastes paper, wastes time, they're just gonna email you back if they respond. I know agencies who say they just throw paper away. Follow sub guidelines.

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"I'm going to let you in on a little secret... If you follow submission guidelines, you're already ahead of the majority. " @KaraLeighMille1 anaiahpress.wordpress.com/2018/04/09/cof…
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Things you should not put in a query letter because I don't need to know. 1) Where you found my information. 2) What genres I like (I already know this). 3) Any info directly pulled from my profile. You have limited space, don't waste it with repetitive info. #querytip

This is a great thread by Agent Jenny Bent! #pubtip

Don't forget to follow @bookendslit where you'll get all the dirt on the entire team, including #querytip & #MSWL

But in general- make sure you check out hashtags like those above (#querytip #amquerying) as well as #MSWL #AmWriting #Writetip. Check the feed of each agent you're specifically planning to query. You might learn your project isn't a great fit for them but better for a colleague

Before you hit send on that email, you should always do your research. Submission guidelines, maybe read interviews, and yes, Twitter! Because: knowing what often triggers rejection for each specific agent will help you avoid it! #querytip #amwriting #amquerying