#querytip: think of a query letter like a cover letter for a job. You wouldn't tell an employer about how cute your pets are or how much you love gardening, so why tell a #literaryagent these things if they aren't related to your manuscript? #amquerying

Forgive me for ignoring your submission guidelines, but I'm special!--Guys, don't do this! Follow our guidelines, we make them for a reason. #querytip

#querytip Please don't make me hunt for or deduce your manuscript's genre or subgenre. It might seem super obvious to you, the author, but it helps tremendously to have it stated explicitly.

Finished your novel? Join me next week to learn next steps and avoid common pitfalls! buff.ly/2FY9lBg #amwriting #amediting #querytip #amquerying

If you're wondering what kind of info goes into a pitch from an agent to a publisher, this thread pretty much covers it #askagent #querytip

Hi, if you can help it AT ALL, please be aware of the size of your font as well as space on the screen. If it's too small and smooshed, my world weary eyes can't read it very well. Lots of folks (like me, hi) have bad eyesight, let's make it easy on them please! #querytip #subtip

"Moving forward" is a good life lesson you will continue to be faced with when you are a published author. #pubtip

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Digging into my queries tonight... and I'm quite not sure what I'm looking for but I hope it finds me first! #querytip

"I will make you money" #queryfail!

Also, writers, if the book of your heart isn't the first book of yours that sells, it could still sell later. Or in another form. So don't give up on what gives you the feels. #pubtip

Synopsis tips:

*Save editors' eyes. Double space.
*5-7 pages is ideal length. Avoid more than 10.
*Keep back story to a minimum & focus on what actually happens in the book.
*Make sure to give the entire story. Don't hold back on spoilers. We need to see all twists.

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A book is about more than "two people have an adventure." Know the thematic elements of your book. #PubTip

#PubTip = high level thematic elements of your book make great talking points. Example, THE LAST SUN by @KDEdwards_NC is about loyalty.

#PubTip = high level thematic elements of your book make great talking points. Example, THE DOOR TO THE LOST by @JaleighJohnson is about overcoming prejudice.

#PubTip = high level thematic elements of your book make great talking points. Example, THE ONE YOU CAN'T FORGET by @RoniLoren is about hope.

30 Literary Agents Now Accepting Science Fiction and Fantasy Submissions | TCK Publishing tckpublishing.com/literary-agent… #querytip

People, PLEASE, stop using the line "so-and-so is not like other girls" in your query. PLEASE! #querytip

Seeing #authors #writing queries they're nervous to be #amquerying a high stature #LiteraryAgency. Last thing this #LiteraryAgent wants is #writers to feel .@Trident_Media is unapproachable. Shoot for the Moon, folks! tridentmediagroup.com #askagent #querytip

Keep it simple. Focus on writing a strong blurb and the rest is pretty standard--bio, nice introduction, etc. Don't overthink it. #querytip #askagent