Before taking a critique too seriously, vet the person giving feedback. Has she/he read 3-4 novels in your genre recently? #pubtip

When you suggest an age range for your work, keep it realistic. 2-3 years usually works. #querytip

If you're going to query an agent -- please send a query. #querytip

Please guys if your book's a thriller about CIA/arms-dealers/rogue army guys/international geo-political whatever it's not for me!
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Your query should only be one page. Period. #querytip

If you must title-drop in your query: correct = "It's like x meets y." incorrect = "It's like best sellers a, b, c, only better." #querytip

You CAN'T hook me w/ a gimmicky query. Write it from your POV, not a character's. Send a business letter. Concise & ABOUT ur story #querytip

Spend 5 minutes on worldcat.org, save yourself from becoming a loud rant to @LoveableLines in my office. Everyone wins. #querytip

#querytip If you say something makes your project stand out, make sure it's actually unique, not something I see multiple times each day.

I don't need to be tricked or coaxed into giving your query careful consideration, just tell me what you've got #querytip

Show you respect an agents time by getting down to business right away in your query. #querytip

Please apply the feedback you've been getting on your opening pages across your entire manuscript. Why wouldn't you? #querytip #writetip

"What is the author/agent relationship like?" = great question @TheLiteraryMom = amymnewman.com/2015/02/03/int… #pubtip

From the blog archive: Why your query letter needs a great hook. bit.ly/VQsHRA #querytip #querying

#QueryTip - read something the agent represented before querying her/him. Not a deal-breaker, but it shows you did your research. #pubtip

Friendly reminder to authors/artists: if an agent/manager asks for power of attorney in a retainer, RUN. Run. Screaming. #HarperLee #pubtip

There's no need for your narrator to add "at that" to describe reactions "I frowned at that...I smirked at that" #OmitNeedlessWords #pubtip

New on the blog: How to Use Comp Titles Effectively in Your Query bit.ly/1EFNU4R #querytip

#QueryTip = Read the agent's personal submission guidelines on her/his website before sending the query. #pubtip

Never make a decision out of desperation or rushing. Being patient is rough, but bad (legally binding) decisions are worse #pubtip #querytip