Submitting a New Manuscript to an Agent Who Has Previously Rejected You #querytip bookendsliterary.com/2018/05/31/sub…

If you write fiction, the number of social media followers you have doesn’t matter when you’re querying agents. It’s the quality of the writing and whether it resonates with the agent. #querytip

Making freebies for your book launch? (bookmarks, postcards, etc)

WAIT until at least 3 months before as release dates frequently change and you want the freebies to have correct info. #pubtip

When including a synopsis, don't end it on a cliffhanger, a will they/won't they question, etc. Editors and agents are looking for a straightforward summary of the book, including the ending. #pubtip

And we would rather spend our time helping you through #querytip, and deliver on all our promises to our existing clients.

Do not give up. Keep at it. Rejections ARE subjective. /13

Hey non-fiction writers! Learn all about building your platform through publication in this @PubCrawlBlog article by agent @ericsmithrocks! bit.ly/2LqZ44v #pubtip #writetip #querytip

#amquerying: please remember: a rejection means "I'm not the right agent for this book" or "this book needs you to keep working on it"
It does NOT equal anything about your value as a creator. You are powerful&wonderful& absolutely should NOT stop writing what you love. #querytip

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Ways agents can tell you didn't write your own query letter:

-query is in 3rd person
-no name signed at the bottom
-inclusion of multiple publicity links

Please don't do this.

Learn different types of editing and how you can spot common pitfalls in your writing! See details on Getting the Most Out of Your Self-Editing: tinyurl.com/y7lbw6k2 #amwriting #amediting #querytip #amquerying

I'm continually surprised at the frequency with which I get queries starting with an overly familiar address. "Hey Pat!" "Hi Patty!" I... don't go by those names. Remember: treat it like a business letter. The classic "Dear Patricia" is just fine. #querytip

All #amquerying #amwriting #amediting authors should have a read of this thread by Melissa Caruso. Never stop writing. If something isn't working, try something new. You will get there if you keep going and don't let yourself get stuck on one book! #querytip

If you've sent an electronic query to Amy Berkower, we are caught up (less requested partial & full MS's) through May 2, 2018. If you didn't get a reply, please re-query us, as something has gone wrong! #querytip #amquerying

General Tip: Agents sometimes get approached for writing samples. Including your agent on all delivery materials is a GREAT and HELPFUL. Making it easy to find ALL THE THINGS YOU'VE WRITTEN when someone asks you for sample writing. #NotASubtweet #PubTip

This also applies if you receive an offer of publication from a publishing house/small press. #pubtip

Agent @ericsmithrocks is over on @PubCrawlBlog talking about building your platform through publication for non-fiction writers bit.ly/2LqZ44v #pubtip #writetip #querytip

#pubtip General reminder: if you receive an offer of representation and other agents have partial pages or the full manuscript, please let them know about the offer. It's polite and helps agents prioritize reading time, and it may net you another offer. Options are good. :)

If you are going to re-query a project I've already seen that has undergone significant revision, please point out that it has changed since I last saw it. Otherwise I'll see the title and assume you are simply re-querying the same book, and will pass. #querytip

Quick #querytip : don't query agents with an unfinished novel. "Paperback Writer" is steering you wrong!

This post on the Query Conundrum by @HannahFergesen should be required reading for querying authors #querytip

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It's an imperfect system, but in a business of art and humans, it's the best way we know how. So go forth, aware that in deviating from the formula, you might catch a tired agent's attention, but that we'd much prefer if your awesome idea did that catching instead.