I know it's tempting to respond to form rejections. Refrain. In no situation is it a good idea. #querytip

Conferences are great places to connect with agents. Just don't go following them around. Stalking isn't cool! #querytip

For comparable titles, an author can use movies and/or books. #pubtip

I like seeing comparable titles in a query letter. It's not a deal-breaker OR a deal-maker, but I just personally like it. #pubtip

A number of queriers answer rejection with hostility. If an agent doesn't respond, don't be offended. It's for the agent's sanity. #querytip

But even so, in general, unsolicited subs via Twitter will usually be deemed spam and blocked #pubtip

Sometimes editors or agents will do pitches on Twitter (I don't) and ask for further subs via their regular subs #pubtip

It's one thing to have a conversation via Twitter--that's what Twitter is for: networking, not submissions. #pubtip

Submission guidelines are the way to get your foot in the door, not demanding attention in someone's @ mentions. #pubtip

Today client @TriciaLevensell blogs: "You Can Be in Publishing AND be an Introvert" theplotless.wordpress.com/2014/11/10/you… #pubtip #writetip #writers

If we asked you to query us, def. do so and remind us it's a requested query! But remember query ≠ emailing the full manuscript #querytip

Don't send me just one poem. Especially since I don't rep poetry. #querytip #querytips

I say with certainty that 90% of the parents I've read in YA fiction are attorneys. The truth is: that many attorneys don't exist. #pubtip

My primary focus is adult romance & YA. Most current wishlist/sub info is always on my personal website rachelmbrooks.com/p/submission-g… #querytip

Many agents' wishlists are in flux depending on changing market, tastes, client list. Posts & interviews date quickly. #querytip #writers

From the blog backlist: "Yes, Agents Google Writers" & how to maximize your social online presence: ow.ly/DSQz8 #pubtip

I have a #querytip series on my website! Let me know what you’d like to see next. You can read all the posts here: bit.ly/1uwGmwV

Seeing a lot of YA projects with the main character having a deadly illness. I wonder why! #querytip

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