I know people say a query should have a hook, but PLEASE do not say "Hook: ________" Make it organic to the pitch! #querytip

Writers please don't include attachments or links as way for agent to see your query or sample pages #querytip #whynoagentsrespond

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Yes, it's this simple! There's a formula! "How to Write a Great Query Letter" girlfridayproductions.com/2015/02/how-to… #querytip via @GirlFridayProd

Always start your query w/ character. Give me a person to care about. When queries start w/ worldbuilding, I feel lost & tune out. #querytip

Lying in your query is really, really, really stupid. The Internet reveals all. #querytip

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#PubTip -- When describing your hook, keep it as concrete as possible. I'm not interested in themes. I want story.

Good post on "Selling On Proposal." Only if you have a track record: publishingcrawl.com/2015/02/09/gue… #pubtip

A one sentence email with a clickbait subject line is not a query. #pubtip

No agent is far better than a bad agent. #querytip

#querytip: you don't need a pen name. We'll discuss it when you get the book deal, right now it's premature & comes off as alter-ego fantasy

Great tips! Dos and Don’ts of the Slush Pile: wolflit.com/dos-and-donts-… via @WolfLiterary #askagent #slushpile #pubtip #writetip

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YES! It won't end well! MT @jawlitagent Your agent should be your biggest fan. Don't settle for one who thinks you're just okay. #querytip

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