Verbosity and long-windedness in your query is, in fact, not helping your query. Try to keep things concise by being concise. #querytip :-)

Around twenty percent of submissions are well written. Acceptance or rejection are subjective at that point. #askagent #slushpile

#pubtip - Make sure to know your genre well before you dive into writing the story. Nuances are really key!

Did you know there’s a free query workshop going on right now?! ctt.ec/TPmDg+ #amexcited #querytip #JustPitchIt

Queries aren't the time for a sermon or converting an agent. Querying a religion-based manuscript? Be respectful of all faiths. #querytip

#pubtip: Putting lots of ellipses in your subject line makes it look like spam.

Querying agents? Check out websites before you send so it's not a waste of time. #pubtip

Everything must serve a purpose. Even chitchat between characters must move the story forward or it's useless fluff. #writetip #querytip

Ha! Love THIS! "@the1stdaughter: If you're querying be mindful of your google avatar. Nudes and/or mugshot photos don't look good #querytip

No complaining that I didn't personalize my pass to your query if you didn't include your name. I'm not a mind reader. #pubtip

The first response is up! Hop over to my blog, and see if you'd like to follow or play along. bitly.com/1lKPMQJ #amediting #querytip

Debut authors, this is well worth your time: 7 Things I’ve Learned So Far, by Bradley Spinelli shar.es/BRr1j #pubtip

There is no reason to include a picture of yourself with your query. I do not care what you look like. Thanks. #pubtip

Guys! Use this weekend to come up with some good questions for our #askagent session #askTBA on Monday 4/7 at 3PM EST! #pubtip #querytip

W/memoir, I want to see how the past shaped the narrator but don't want a linear telling of the past. #slushpile #amediting #amwriting

Catching up on #slushpile reading-seems like I've saved all the #nonfiction mss for today. #amreading #amediting

Querying: Sending Nudges bit.ly/1k5ycHb via @ibelieveinstory #querytip

Exploring Publishing Paths: kimberleycameron.blogspot.com/2014/04/garret… via @ElizabethKracht's client @GCalcaterra, a guest post for @pacificu. #pubtip

I would rather have you just send the first 6 pages than send the first 5 pages in 6 point font. My eyes thank you. #pubtip

[2/2] Q: Do you like seeing really creative formats for queries? A: No, better to follow submission guidelines & keep it simple. #querytip