#Querytip Do not spend half of your query telling us that your story is going to be a best seller, and one line about story?? #queryfail

#Querytip place agent name in email subject line when querying

Don't start a query letter with 'what if'. That advice is out there. It's wrong. Tell me about you first!
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#instantdelete

Write stories you would want to read. Don’t let your arrogance lead you. Let your sense of wonder do that. #querytip #writetip

So thrilled to be doing another @WritersDigest webinar w/ query critique! Oct 16 "How to get an agent" bit.ly/XibDoo #querytip

You get a better sense of tone and pacing by reading your query out loud. #querytip http://t.co/jnze0dOVUm

#Writers beware! The evils of query services from @CorvisieroLit Agent @SarahNego: sarahnegovetich.com/2014/09/agency… #querytips #pubtip

Realize this when you go to self-pub: You have a skill set. It does not include everything. Ask for help when needed. #pubtip

"A book holds a house of gold." ~ Chinese proverb #querytip #HoneYourCraft

My interest is piqued when I peek at the settlement on top of the mountain peak #grammar #pubtip

To be honest, we also get asked, "am I too old to publish?" To reiterate - we accept queries from authors of all ages! #pubtip

YES! We accept queries from authors of ALL ages (if the author is under 18 we have a guardian + agency + author agreement to sign) #pubtip

Small but useful tip: make sure to spell the agent's name correctly. I know it sounds obvious...
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Making political commentary in ur query is a no-no. This is a first date: no politics, no exes, & treat us like a gentleman/lady. #querytip

Only a dozen seats left in Bootcamp! All your literary agent questions answered: register.writersonlineworkshops.com/Course?CourseI… #askagent #querytip #writetip

Just a reminder, "click here for more info" does not = a query letter and will most likely garner a rejection. #querytip

Just received a phone call from AuthorHouse. Ignore. If you’re going to self-publish DO NOT use AuthorHouse. Notoriously spammy. #querytip

Hunting agents is not the way to get an agent. Don’t follow them around at conferences. Don’t try to FaceTime them or drunk-chat. #querytip

Titles matter! If title hits sour note is dated or of already famous novel it's a strike against you #literaryagent #querytip