Goal, motivation, conflict = keys to a successful query. Simple as that. #querytip

#pubtip: Watch for #AskFuse today as an opportunity to have agents answer your questions. We'll let you know when it starts :)

#querytip: I'm drawn to tight pitches (title/word count/genre, summary, 1-3 sentence bio). You'll make me want to read more, instantly.

I love the earth and her trees, so DO NOT query me via snail mail. Period. E-mail only. Snail mail will be recycled. #querytip #LoveGaia

Speculative fiction writers: bookmark @dreamoforgonon’s list of SF/F & Horror subcategories. Use it well. fuseliterary.com/sff-subcategor… #querytip

Does the muse need a refresher? Read something - that's what I do. #pubtip

Make sure the agent you are querying represents your genre. Please don't waste our time and yours. Who needs another rejection? #querytip

Telling me you're going to change the very definition of a word is ... silly. Just don't do it. #querytip #lifetips

Even the best sometimes have trouble getting in the #writing mood -@LynetteEason on @EdieMelson bit.ly/1A3YHDc #pubtip

Becoming a Literary Agent – Part 1: Start Now! mariavicente.com/post/111373064… #pubtip #publishing

"Are you open to submissions? If so, how should a writer go about submitting?" = Yes and answers here: amymnewman.com/2015/02/03/int… #pubtip

Fishing for good beginnings! buff.ly/1vTZua7 #amwriting #pubtip by @deodignus via @RateYourStory

Children are quite capable of embracing plot and subplot. Remember, their brains are built for possibility. #pubtip

Dream large, but write larger! Show the world something that's never been before. #pubtip http://t.co/jbm5bp2SMH

#pubtip Don't respond to initial request w/ pitches for 5 other books you're working on. Wait until agent asks about other work.

"Successfully Publishing Your 1st Novel" my @writersdigest webinar is on Thursday! w/ 5pg crit! Sign up: ow.ly/IaJKC #querytip

Authors: Be sure you research potential agents BEFORE signing. karaleighmiller.com/2015/02/do-you… #MondayBlogs #querytip

You have an unusual premise. A page-turning plot. A killer world. Too bad you forgot to create distinct characters so we'd care. #pubtip

How well do you know your agent?karaleighmiller.com/2015/02/do-you… Know who you're signing with. #MondayBlogs #querytip

The best work that anybody ever writes is the work that is on the verge of embarrassing him, always. - Arthur Miller. Be bold! #pubtip