Personalization is better when you point to the elements of your book you think I'll love based on your impression of my taste (from MSWL, PM, Twitter), instead of letting me know we share a favorite movie or TV show. Remember, you're pitching your book, not your taste! #querytip

First #querytip of 2019! Word count is much more helpful to provide in a query letter than page count. (Think about it, depending on the font, size, spacing, etc. the same number of words could take up a range of page lengths.)

Guess what? I'M OPEN FOR QUERIES AGAIN!!! Be sure to check my profile and MSWL page for all the lovelies I'm hunting ❤️ #querytip #amquerying manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/kait…

Wondering why agents hold onto manuscripts for months only to reject them? Sometimes, not offering representation can be as hard a decision as offering. #querytip

#querystats

Yearly #amagenting stats for 2018! #querytip #amquerying

Total queries: 2,483

Total requested: 115

#pubtip Authors should always keep the merchandising rights to their book.

Today is the last day to submit queries to me before the holidays! I'll be closed to queries 12/22-1/6. Thanks! #querytip #amagenting

(I have a bunch of querying resources for you too.) #querytip mariavicente.com/blog-posts/

#Querytip I would suggest adding your title to the subject line of your query email. (Ex: Query for TITLE) Sometimes a title catches my eye and I'll read it immediately! #amquerying #querytrenches

Lessons from Rejections from our editor @AuthorLisaDunn anaiahpress.wordpress.com/2018/07/25/rej… #ACFW #AmQuerying #AmWriting #AmEditing #PubTip #Writerslife

Whoa, please don't insert a screenshot or image of your query in the body of an email. I cannot read it, so small, thick glasses (!!!). Readability is bare minimum for queries, and you have to expect that it's no good if someone needs to ZOOM to read your work. #subtip #querytip

Don’t make this mistake when querying! #Amquerying #querytip #pubtip

Very seriously, loves, please don't spam people. Sending your query to every inbox at an agency multiple times can be very overwhelming & isn't the way to establish good rapport. I promise, emailing 1 person is enough. #subtip #querytip

To the wide querying world: I’m not officially closing for queries over the holidays (reopening and closing makes my head spin) BUT…I’m also not going to be looking at them after this week until January. So query if you want, but maybe don't? #querytip #amagenting

Writing can be a form of therapy. Don't run away from it. Tell your truth and you may inspire someone else to tell theirs. #SerendipityLit #ReginasGems #QOTD #InspirationalQuote #amwriting #MSWL #WriteTip #PubTip #QueryTip #AskAgent #writingtip #amediting #bookbuzz

How I Pitched Wine and Punishment by Sarah Fox #querytip #agentpitch bookendsliterary.com/2018/12/18/how…

It can be very disorienting to read a #query that makes no mention of its genre. Not only does genre help me think critically about how this project will fit in the market, it tells me that you are also aware of where this project sits on the shelf. #amquerying #querytip

Speaking of submissions etiquette: if an agent or editor says, "unfortunately we don't publish this type of work" (example, if they don't rep romance or if they don't do picture books), please don't come back to them asking to refer you to someone who does. #subtip #querytip

If you don't have any yet, don't worry--if you're writing fiction. If you're writing many types of non-fiction, we definitely ARE looking for pub credits related to your book. #pubtip 3/3