#Protip: Maybe don't try to tear down the agent you're querying in an attempt to make yourself more appealing. O.O #pubtip

#Querytip if you use the label "exclusive query" that should mean you're only querying one agent. CC'ing a ton of other agents defeats that!

#querytip: Don't drink and query. Also, happy St. Patrick's Day!

Be professional. You may think playful language or jokes in your query will help it stand out. Remember: the story has to do that. #querytip

If you want to be a professional writer, you have to be willing to approach publishing in a professional manner. #pubtip

One of the worst things a debut can present me with is a handful of manuscripts all in different genres. Branding and focus, please. #pubtip

Things I care more about than what your character does first thing upon waking: Everything. #writingtip #pubtip

Want to write PBs? Check out @taralazar's awesome PB dummy post to get to know different layouts. taralazar.com/2009/02/22/pic… #pubtip

Want to know how to write a standout blurb and first page to catch an editor's eye? bit.ly/1x8lxdK #Blurb2Book #pubtip #writing

Have some confidence, or at least fake it, when you query. #querytip #fakeittilyoumakeit

"I've just completed a novel" is a bit of a red flag, makes me think you haven't revised. #querytip

How much do you know about hiring an external publicist for your novel? #mondayblogs #pubtip wp.me/p1EorO-1tP

Don't copy and paste your query and or sample five pages. Actually, just make sure it's not obvious, because THAT is tacky. #querytip

Emailing me ten pages of your manuscript does not a query make. #querytip #CareAboutYourDreams #ResearchYourDreams #YoureNotSpecial

"I have a published novel I'm submitting for representation." If you self-pub, I most likely can't trad-pub unless it sold thousands #pubtip

Your emailed query should not be identical to your mailed query. "Attached," not "enclosed." "Below," not "on the next page." #querytip

"Deer Agent." Do deer need agents now? Fucking everyone is writing a book these days. #querytip #deerthesedays

Don’t query until ur ready to send the full ms or proposal. For all you know one second after you click send I’ll request either. #querytip

"Dear Agent." I've been called worse. #querytip

List word count in your query. Page count changes with font, etc. and character count matters less in books than it does on Twitter. #pubtip