Instead, show you've done your research by following the guidelines and writing an amazing query letter #querytip

No need to personalize your query. It won't help but it might hurt. Attempts to personalize are often off-base or worse. #querytip

Please don't start your query letter 'Dear Helen Keller'. It's not a good idea. I know it's an easy mistake to make...
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#queryfail

I like decisive writing—no "probably," "most likely," "maybe," or "relatively" #pubtip

Querying is like dating. Make sure to ask questions on that first date. Communication is KEY! #querytip

Don't tell us how amazing your manuscript is, let us find out for ourselves. #querytip

Something I don't like in a #query-- "very" used as an adjective. "His very soul!" "Her very freedom!" Suggests stodgy prose to me. #pubtip

"It is a thrilling story that houses the most unique settings any writer has written." #querytip: don't overhype your MS.

Why you should include an author bio with your query letter & what you should put in it: bit.ly/1uwCuMv #querytip

The key to being a good writer #querytip #quotes instagram.com/p/vBfTT_teIw/

Pay attention to sentence structure. Keep it varied and interesting. Old news is old news. #querytip #writertips

Every aspiring writer should take note! #querytip instagram.com/p/vAIKS4NeLR/

#querytip When you think you've perfected your query, break it down line by line. http://t.co/ZbRdaSQACE

I'll run a #QueryStat later but my best gut guess is a book is released roughly 24 months post-query. #pubtip

Red Flag Query = "I have a book perfect for this Christmas buying season." #yikes #pubtip

Please include your name and email in your actual query. Agents are cool and all, but we can't read minds. #JustSaying #querytip

Do not sign anyone up for your newsletter without their explicit permission, especially me. #pubtip

Some books go viral out of the gate. However, I think smart publishing strategy is more than, "let's plan to go viral." #pubtip #agenting

#NaNoWriMo2014 Please do not start sending out these projects on Dec. 1. These will require A LOT of editing #pubtip

Pro-tip: Halloween is probably not a good time to send a query letter. No need to thank me. #pubtip