Here's a tip: If you query me, please be sure to put in the right email address. I had two requests for material that bounced. #querytip

Hey, here's a random #pubtip thread that applies at all times, but especially so right now: of all the things that are greatly overrated in the life, success, and overall quality of a book submission, "momentum" is probably the most overrated of them all.

I know I've said this before, but for the love of Baby Yoda, please don't greet me using Japanese in a query letter. I'm not Japanese. English is my primary language, and I know writers would never do this with a white agent. #querytip

Hi Writer friends, if you are querying next, please use the link in my bio. Any emailed queries will be deleted w no response. I just looked at the slush inbox & had to delete so many queries. I hate to delete queries without reading them. Please follow the guidelines. #querytip

#Querytip Know your genre. I'm seeing a lot of stories pitched as Magical Realism that aren't. This shows a real lack of understanding/awareness.

#WritingCommunity! @BookEndsJessica took to YouTube to discuss a frequently asked question as of late: How Authors should be Querying in the Time of Covid-19 youtu.be/IYrTug3-cB0 via @YouTube #QueryTip

#querytip Reminder that I DO NOT represent any kind of nonfiction!

For QM, if an agent doesn’t have your genre/age category as an option... probably a good hint they don’t rep that (i.e. nonfic and MG aren’t options on my sub page I PROMISE IM NOT HIDING THEM I DONT REP THESE)

So... Apparently, this has to be said. I do NOT want any virus/pandemic manuscripts right now. Just. Don’t. #amagenting #pubtip #WritingCommunity #amquerying

#querytip Personalization is about more than letting us know your book is in a genre we rep. What specifically about you and your project do you think will appeal to that agent?

Same. I'm sitting on great news about several clients that I can't share yet because #publishing. In the meantime, @FuseLiterary has signed 3 new authors in the last week alone. Keep writing, and keep submitting. #PubTip #DontGiveUp

"There’s no official desired length for a novel synopsis. Agents and editors will prefer synopses of varying lengths, so it’s always best to have a couple on hand."

How to Write a Manuscript Synopsis (in 5 Steps) bit.ly/2xOjmQ3 via @msmariavicente #querytip #amquerying

I've received a few queries now where writers are apologizing for querying/ worried it's not an appropriate time to reach out. I appreciate the thought but there is 100% no need. I'm open to queries & really looking forward to reading your projects. Keep 'em coming! #querytip

The Truth About Query Backlash youtu.be/KYMFTjrnyXA via @YouTube #QueryTip

Writers, if a Q explains your work, and it's something I'm not interested in, or don't represent, I don't have to read any more to decide. This is why it's good to do your research on agents before you Q. #pubtip

Today @BookEndsJessica took to YouTube to give her best Tips for Writing During Tough Times. youtu.be/41fKFolkY9U via @YouTube #WriteTip #PubTip #QueryTip

Here's a secret: sometimes I search for #mswl in my query box to see if someone mentions submitting to me because of a my wish list. #querytip #amquerying

This! 👇🏻 #WritingCommunity #amwriting #pubtip

#querytip you want agents to be feeling positive and receptive to your query when it lands in your inbox so maybe now is not your moment! we're all too anxious rn!

also I'm still closed to submissions. thanks.

Nonfiction authors--please get in the habit of adding a good bio and platform to your query. Platform is critical in considering NF, including it matters. #querytip More on platform here: youtu.be/2ZnV8BDjaPk

How to Fix Your Word Count youtu.be/6Z-_R6FuA44 via @YouTube #WriteTip #QueryTip