Subbing to editors AND querying agents is a lot like fishing! Fishing with the right kind of bait is key (the high-quality stuff, ie great writing) and of course making sure you have lots of good hooks (in your writing)! Next, you have to learn how to cast (or query) #querytip #1

This year, I want stories with depth. Complex, complicated, emotional depth. Storytelling is the core of our human existence. Bring me a story to prove this. #amquerying #querytip #MSWL

#querytip Know your comparable titles. When I see that you can't think of any books like yours, it makes me think you don't understand how your book fits into the market. This is a red flag.

A small Monday #pubtip/plea: authors, I know that when you finish your manuscript, you’re exhausted and the small stuff can slip. I understand—making a book takes up a lot of your brain! But *please* make sure your chapters are properly numbered before you submit your draft!!

If you're querying an agent you've previously interacted with in any depth (read a partial; read a full) w/a new project, acknowledging that history is a nice touch -- if they liked enough to request before, it's only a good thing. #querytip

Now that I’m open to queries again. A quick reminder to review agency submission guidelines if you are not clear on where to send your query. #querytip #mswl #amquerying

Why Agents Don't Often Represent Previously Self-Published Books bit.ly/2tOTYLf via @msmariavicente #pubtip #querytip

Good morning! My “become less obnoxious” challenge to myself this week is this: remember that you don’t know what you don’t know. #pubtip

A little Sunday agent advice for those #pubtip types thinking about their immortal legacy: no matter how young and fit you are, if you write books, please GOD have a will that clearly spells out who’s in charge of your literary estate. Also, make that executor not an a-hole.

My latest post takes a look at the close call rejection, that frustrating "I just didn't fall in love" response.
#querytip #askagent #pubtip marycmoore.com/index.php/2020…

Publicity tip for published authors = Add a link to your book's Goodreads page to your author website.

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Working on a couple proposals this week where authors said fascinating stuff on the phone that wasn't in the proposal.

So today I want to talk a little bit about memorable stories and "sticky" facts.

This is a #pubtip thread, we're talking specifically about nonfiction books.

Writers, need some inspiration? Check out Starlight Writers Society. They are doing some magical work! :) starlightwriterssociety.com #pubtip

#pubtip Harry Potter, Twilight, Hunger Games are not good comps when pitching your novel.

Listing decade(s)-old massive international juggernauts doesn't help me see where your specific book might fit on the shelf or in the current market, and it sets an insanely high bar.

Hey guys! I leave my DM's open because I do enjoy talking to you, but I really appreciate it if you don't DM to ask if you can query me. You can query any agent you like. Just make sure they are a good match by checking out their profiles. Thanks!! #amquerying #querytip

A super nit-picky request: please don't use double spaces after a sentence in your manuscript. When reading on screens, the irregular spacing makes my eyes hurt. #querytip #writetip

What a great thread on query letters
Querying writers - take a peek 👀
#querytip #SlushInsight #WritingCommunity

Auctions, Pre Empts and More! youtu.be/ItqImnZKePg via @YouTube #pubtip #querytip #writetip

Update: All 2019 queries** have been answered. Here we go 2020!

**Provided you followed instructions correctly and ended up in my inbox.

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A friend told me today that writers have been private messaging them to ask to check on their query status for them.
Please don’t do this.
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