What not to say in your query letter. #pubtip

Monday morning craft #pubtip = notice your use of "ponder" "wonder" "remember" in opening pages and trim them out!

Ok #pubtip, if you do webinar or class that comes with a critique make sure to apply the notes from the class to your query.

Since submissions are sent electronically, there's no good reason for single spacing. Save editors' eyes. Double space. #pubtip

If you don't know the difference between SF and F you are not ready to Q. #pubtip

Did I make a mistake by rejecting a query that started like this? #querytip #pubtip #agentlife

If you open your book w/ a description of a landscape, infuse it w/ the voice of your protag, or else it will be flat & meaningless. #pubtip

There is no market for book IDEAS, so don't Q them! #pubtip

Editor @KaraLeighMille1 gives pointers on how to write a query letter. #WritingTip #WritersChat #PubTip #TuesdayTip ow.ly/nTcZ30e9Eei

Clever gimmicks and tongue-in-cheek self-deprecation rarely work in a query; focus on a compact and compelling pitch for your book. #pubtip

Also included:
—Laura's Hot Takes on wine
—An entirely not-facetious #pubtip

Research is important when writing books. #pubtip

The rushed proposal is my greatest pet peeve in romance novels. Romance should be built on every page, not rapidly wrapped up at end #pubtip

If you write books with kids in them, make sure you know the child safety seat laws by state: bit.ly/2hCX52n #pubtip

An entitled, condescending rant in response to my pass on your query just reaffirms my choice to not have you as a client #pubtip

Authors, baseline assumption is querying multiple agents. So if you are querying exclusively, you must say so. #pubtip

The number one quality I look for in a prospective client: work ethic. If you don't take your work seriously, how can I? #pubtip

Wise words from @kate_mckean about negotiation. #pubtip

The best way to sell to @LoveInspiredBks is to research the lines and specifically tailor your book to target them. #pubtip

Don't name your manuscript file things like "Final Manuscript". When editors try to put these on ereaders, we can't tell them apart. #pubtip