The phrase I most dread seeing in query letters is "I wrote this book to teach children..." Unless it's like a how-to, just NO. #querytip

Misogyny has no place in my inbox #querytip

#pubtip = Two things that really impress me when executed flawlessly: humor and horror. #agenting

"Never forget, publishing is the gambler's art." - Beth Wareham @SkinnySmoothies @shawdowteams #pubtip

Images of bullying in MG novels have felt generic and over-used recently, making bullying feel like a caricature instead of serious. #pubtip

#PubTip = authentic middle grade voice is rare. In sample pages I see too much writing-down to the reader or voice that sounds like an adult

A book for everyone is a book for no one. "YA thriller" = yes. "MG/YA scifi/fantasy thriller romance w/ crossover potential" = no. #querytip

If you query an agent, just send one email. Please don't send that email over and over. You'll just get fast-tracked to spam.
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Rsrch word counts for your genre. If you query contemp YA that's 30k or 180k words, it shows you aren't familiar with the market. #querytip

#PubTip = don't say "XYZ agent referred me" in your query unless XYZ agent has called me in advance to say, "I am referring this person."

It's fine to have a message. It's called theme and symbolism. But don't preach it. Kids will see it for what it is. A lecture #pubtip

This is really solid advice. Facing rejection? Write something new, get better, submit again, repeat. #querytip twitter.com/kellandrewsPA/…

Is it just me or don't these stamps also sound like reactions to online dating profiles? #agentlife #slushpile twitter.com/JaneFriedman/s…

It's a myth that self-publishing to get reviews will help when querying agents. If self-pubbed we won't look at it. #pubtip #querytip

I love my pets too, but do you need to mention them in your query letter? #querytip

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Agents love it if you’ve read and liked one of their #books. Make that part of your research! #pubtips #businesstips #publishing #querytip

Look for agents who rep ALL genres you write. If you write YA + picture books, I won't be the right fit for you bc I don't do PBs. #querytip

Tips on Manuscript Formatting & Submitting Sample Pages from @MsMariaVicente bit.ly/1E6qC2z #querytip

Our agent @Mary_C_Moore responds to author questions for @BookCountry. #askagent #pubtip #querytip blog.bookcountry.com/ask-literary-a…