It is very helpful to mention in a new query that you have queried that agent in the past. And it doesn’t count against you if the previous time wasn’t a match. NOT mentioning it is just weird...and we usually end up figuring it out anyways. #querytip

The elements that pushed me to request these 5 were: setting, magical realism element, pop culture references that resonated with me. #querytip #amagenting

#querystats 28 queries read: 8 YA, 7 WF, 5 Suspense, 5 Romance, 3 Get Fiction. 5 requested: 2 Gen Fiction, 2 WF, 1 YA. (2 of them intrigued me w/ titles first) #amagenting

A clue that it is summertime: Emails arrive every day from aspiring writers/illustrators who did not take the time to follow @AndreaBrownLit submission guidelines. Which are so easy to find! In fact, here you go: andreabrownlit.com/how-to-submit1… #querytip

Knowing when it's time to put a pin in your current MS, put it aside for now, and start working on something new has to be one of the hardest decisions an author can make. Sometimes your debut novel is the 4th or 5th (or 10th) one you write. #pubtip

I sometimes even suggest you consider rewriting the book to match the query. #querytip #amwriting

If you are having a difficult time writing a strong and cohesive query with a hook that makes it stand out and sound different, then maybe it's not the query, but the book itself. #querytip

IMHO the query should be seen as an extension of the manuscript revision process. #querytip #amwriting

How I Pitched Laura Bradford's Portrait of a Sister #querytip #amquerying bookendsliterary.com/2018/06/26/how…

Also, please always include your phone number. I am old school and love surprising an author with a call to offer representation. An email to warn you ruins the fun for me ;) #querytip #amquerying

I still want to see, "Dear...." and an introduction that includes title, genre, and word count. As I've said before, I don't care if you use comp titles or not. #querytip

5 Pit(ch)Falls to Avoid When Pitching on Twitter #querytip #amquerying thekatsmews.com/2018/06/26/5-p…

Less is almost better because your third cousin twice removed cannot be offended #pubtip

"Please consider my 200,000 word..." #querytip

Guest Post: Julia Bennet's Query Process #query #querytip #amquerying #amwriting bookendsliterary.com/2018/06/25/gue…

#PubTip = to query me, include the word “query” in subject line of email.

Subject line, “Query: Red Hot Love” goes to my inbox.

Subject line, “Red Hot Love” goes to my spam.

#queries

Do not use Mailchimp to send query letters. Seriously. #pubtip

If you want to write children's lit, then you need to read children's lit, and I mean CURRENT children's lit. You shouldn't be comping your work to C.S. Lewis, J.K. Rowling, or Roald Dahl. #querytip

General PSA: please follow our submissions guidelines when sending in your query. I promise we're not being picky just to be difficult; our form formats queries in a certain way in our inbox and makes it easier for us to read, organize and respond in a timely manner #querytip

I've been asked a few times lately so let me respond with clarity:
YES, if I reject your book I would love to see a query for a different book by you!
YES, if I reject your book and you revise it significantly, I would love to see the query again!
#querytip #askagent