Is your elevator pitch succinct and clear? Is it urgent and valuable enough that butter churn lady gonna pay attention? That is all.

E.g.: "Butter churn lady! Yes, you! Butter churn lady!! Oh my God I'm from the future! Do you have a pen? I need to tell you things! 9/11! The Civil War! Oh my God write this down there's no time!"

Hi! This is a #querytip to check your junk mail once in a while. I've sent a couple of full requests out, and it's been a few days with no response, which is fine! I just want to make sure people are not missing something. 😜 #amquerying

Random #querytip—I’m seeing a LOT of King Arthur retellings in my subs lately. I know a LOT of agents love those, but I was always more a Greek mythology fan

I am open to queries! I am looking for shorter works of fiction, though, so be sure to check out my post on it. enigmaticeditor.blogspot.com/2020/03/what-i… #querytip #amwriting #A #PNR #UF

I love, love it when authors reference my profile when they query me. It means so much to me that you all took the time to get to know me. Thank you! #amquerying #querytip

To help brighten up 2020, I'm open for submissions. But I'm looking for something a bit different than I have been in the past. Details here: enigmaticeditor.blogspot.com/p/submit.html #querytip #amwriting #writersroad

#Authors -- this only gives you more reason to make sure you reach out PERSONALLY to all of your local bookstores and libraries. Having a personal connection with the industry will only help, in so many ways! #pubtip

How Long Should My Book Be? (Word Counts!) youtu.be/vUIDgekFqVE via @YouTube #QueryTip #PubTip #WordCounts

#querytip Listing 3+ genres or suggesting your book cannot be defined by a single genre shows either 1) inexperience, or 2) unfamiliarity with the market (or truthfully sometimes 3 plain old arrogance 😂)... Better way to convey your intent = The Almighty Comp Title 🙌

#writingcommunity I see a lot of query letters that struggle with comp titles. 0 comps is not an option (for me). Include more than 1, try very hard to include recent titles (last few years) and if you're stumped, get recs from others who've read your work. #pubtip

Unless you're a household name/have long wikipedia page/extensive IMDB credits, you need a website if you'll be querying agents or publishers. #pubtip

Hi, hi, when you query me (or anyone), please do not talk about my (or anyone's) looks because, wow, that is gross and not appropriate. #querytip

This is an awesome interview, @agentsaba!!

Attention writing authors, feast your eye holes on this! 👇🏽 #querytip #pubtip #pocinpub

This is an awesome interview, @agentsaba!!

Attention writing authors, feast your eye holes on this! 👇🏽 #querytip #pubtip #pocinpub

Some good info here on what contract terms...beyond advances...are things agents watch out for in publishing contracts. #pubtip

Your query: "You've been to X location, right? Riiiight?"

Me: "No. I haven't."

Your query: "...... welllllll let me tell you about my book that takes place in this place you've been!"

Just be! Yourself! No dancing required, loves. #querytip #pubtip

PSA: I am currently closed to all unsolicited queries. I will announce when I re-open both here and on my website. I'm sorry for the inconvenience. All solicited and previously received queries will be responded to! #querytip #querying

Contract terms I see a lot now that are my pet peeves:
-Charging index fees against the advance instead of royalties
-Next book option tied to publication instead of D&A
#pubtip

#querytip thread: Genre and age range do not count as personalization! Personalization isn't just to prove that you've researched an agent; it's also to MAKE YOUR QUERY STAND OUT. Be as specific and targeted as possible.