Seeing so many queries where the project "isn't quite finished yet". Please wait until your manuscript is complete to query. #pubtip

Be sincere in your query. Brown-nosing and cookie cutter compliments will get you nowhere. #Querytip

If you are querying the first book in a series, please be sure to mention that! #querytip

PART FOUR of the free query workshop is now up and reading for comments! wp.me/p1xY6v-hi #amwriting #querytip #JustPitchIt

Be aware of the news. What's popular? What can you do to your novel that can make it more modern? #Querytip

Depth. Psychological. Emotional. Heartbreaking. #Querytip

Hungry for new projects. Looking for novels that relate to our surroundings TODAY. #Querytip

MT @brooke_warner A good breakdown of traditional publishing's pros & cons from 1st time author bit.ly/1h2V81M @andrea_owen

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Don't forget to do your query workshop homework! wp.me/p1xY6v-he #amwriting #JustPitchIt #querytip http://t.co/2ZQ7QajiBb

Things that make me happy: finding graphic novel #submissions in the #slushpile.

Limit the characters you address in your query. It's best to show us the most important character's (MC) story only. #querytip

When you receive a rejection, accept it and move on. Asking an agent/editor to reconsider is like asking the IRS not to audit you. #querytip

#pubtip: if querying from a gmail account, make sure your g+ pic displayed isn't of your genitals and flexed thighs #vom #badqeries

A Synopsis Checklist bit.ly/1g1YFhJ via @ibelieveinstory #amwriting #querytip

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.