#PubTip - If you part ways with an agent to look for new representation for a manuscript that agent already shopped, please disclose this.

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"In a few days, you'll receive the next in a series of e-queries to introduce my book…" Don't do this. One query letter, please. #pubtip

Example of a GREAT first sentence: "Dear Sara, I'd like to submit my completed 80,000 word young adult novel." #queries #pubtip

"Stop what you are doing and request my book - it's the best thing you'll see all year." = don't do this. Just sayin' #agenting #pubtip

Remember, even though there's a lot of 'no' in publishing it only takes one 'yes.' #pubtip

Not the best idea to include in your Q that you've had no interest on other Qs sent.
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"I'm not really sure how to do this and this query probably isn't good..." = don't open any query like this. #agenting #queries #pubtip

When sending pages in a Q, don't send a scene in the middle of the ms. Send the opening pages. #pubtip

Friendly reminder: always hit Accept --> Accept All Changes before sending your work. Or we may just see your CP's edits. :) #PubTip

Please don't send queries via Google Drive. #pubtip

5 Things Every Writer Should Know About Rights buff.ly/1nlZcQm #pubtip

Agent @DevourerofBooks on pitching in person: ow.ly/vHB5I #pubtip

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#pubtip: Never settle for a first draft. http://t.co/nswQGKSn9N

Client @kellydavio on why writers should work with literary journals: ow.ly/vHASJ #pubtip

Strong Heroines In Fiction doesn't mean they always have to be assassins. #queries #pubtip

MT @BookEndsJessica: Leave the editing marks/comments on as much as poss so editors, when reviewing, can remember what was asked for #pubtip

It's a rookie move to put a watermark on your manuscript. Also obnoxious to read. #pubtip

Seeing so many queries where the project "isn't quite finished yet". Please wait until your manuscript is complete to query. #pubtip