Have someone who has never read your manuscript read your query before you send. They will be able to tell you if it makes sense. #querytip

Writers ~ set up a separate email for your writing. A cutesy or family email or one with a day job auto-response = not professional.#pubtip

Meet editor @MaisanoLaura at Katie's Stories blog #pubtip #amediting kjhstories.blogspot.com/2015/04/anaiah…

#querytip Don't undermine yourself: always better to omit a bio paragraph than to say something like "I have no experience as an author."

What's the difference between a query letter and a synopsis? @ShiraSHoffman gives you the low down here: bit.ly/1CAbIkx #querytip

#Marketing can be fun, right? @Linhnguyenng #kidlit #pubtip MOMMY'S LITTLE WORDLINGS ow.ly/Lp7W6

If you have self-published your book via e-book platforms or paid for a print-run, that does not make you a 'published author'!
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In case you missed it last week: Breaking Down Book Categories bit.ly/1BPUXm9 #querytip #publishing

Only way I'm referring you to another agent is if you're a close relative, best friend, or author with an AWESOME idea I don't rep. #pubtip

2/2 Asking an agent to bother colleagues / put their name on the line is a big BIG ask. Best to let agent volunteer - or drop it. #pubtip

1/2 It drives me a little insane when I reject a submission and receive in response a request for other agents' names. #pubtip

Referrals almost always get quick attn. If you know someone who knows someone in publishing, use the connection. #querytip

There are two types of writers in the world: the ones I love, and then the ones who respond to rejection begging for critique. #pubtip

Anaiah Press Acquisitions Editor: Kara Leigh Miller #WishList #PubTip #AmEditing ow.ly/LiOEj

#pubtip on backstory = we love backstory! yes yes! Just not dumped in the first 2 pages of a submission. #agenting

Anaiah Press Acquisitions Editor: Kara Leigh Miller #WishList #PubTip #AmEditing ow.ly/LiOHP

While we enjoy a laugh, please proofread! Big difference between finding oneself in danger and finding oneself in dander... #querytip

And I’ll probably tell nearly everyone to read @HeleneBoudreau’s REAL MERMAIDS query to see what I mean: writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/g… #querytip

Quick #querytip -- most important thing is to be readable. Please don't use weird fonts or weird font sizes. Just a normal email!

Catching up on queries today. Love a good hook! #litagent #querytip #pubtip