Reading widely in the genres I represent helps me tremendously as an agent - especially reading debut authors. #agenting #pubtip

From the blog backlist: How I Read Slush - 3 Lessons for Writers #pubtip ow.ly/GAZZC

I see in a query "There are no other books like this!" + I think: a) you're probably wrong; b) if you're right, there's a reason. #querytip

If you mention your Twitter following in your query, include a link. And don't exaggerate your social media presence. #querytip

Take a look at your query. Wherever you see a rhetorical question, remove and rephrase as a statement. IT'S BETTER NOW. #querytip

From the blog backlist: 5 Things To Do If An Agent Has Your Manuscript For Months ow.ly/GhUuX #pubtip

#querytip if you do insist on submitting around this time of year, might I advise against sending four separate queries at once.

Also, #WeNeedDiverseBooks #querytip #writetip

Ditto!!! "@LZats: Q371: things I am tired of seeing in YA: empaths, elementals. #pubtip #500queries"

"I hope to save you time by telling you in the first paragraph why you might *not* want to represent me."

don't do this. #querytip

Do. Not. Sign. Anything. Without reading it fully. Agent agreements. Publishing contracts. The fancy drink u just bought. Got it? #querytip

Today's most unfortunate query inbox simile: "Like a misguided Jew working for the Nazis." Let's not. #querytip

Things I am probably never going to be interested in: 'satires' of 'millennials' by people decades older than us. #querytip

Having no agent can feel glum when you want one. But having an agent who isn't a match for you is worse. Hang in there, #writers! #querytip

#querytip Identifying your ms as highly complex for the intelligent reader with multi-genre compositions making it hard to define. #fail

Writing a #memoir? Here are some great tips from Sarah Jane and author Brenda Peterson in the Utne Reader: utne.com/arts/tips-on-w… #pubtip

Rejections aren't fun. But know that all writers (and agents & editors!) get them, you're not alone, everyone's timing is unique. #pubtip

Just because I'm not the right agent for you doesn't mean the right agent isn't on your query list or future list. Don't give up! #querytip

#QueryTip: Say why you think this book is right for me, @laniebird5, or our program in general. It makes us want to work with you!

Smart post by @Janet_Reid of @FinePrintLit on why personalizing queries is a waste of time jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2014/12/rant-p… #querytip #pubtip #writers