At the end of the day queries are impersonal, frustrating, crazy, overwhelming...and they still work best for me. #WhyQueries #pubtip

For me, a slush pile query letter is still, by far, the most efficient way to find clients. Why?... #WhyQueries #pubtip

Adjectives are amazing. But not every noun needs one #pubtip

I recommend giving your hero/heroine siblings. Good fodder for emotional complications and potential hero/heroine for future books! #pubtip

Smart thoughts from @StephenKing on back story: "(a) everyone has a history and (b) most of it isn't very interesting." #writetip #pubtip

#PublicityTip = I love how clearly the Appearances are listed on the website of @EmmieMears = YES! Do this! emmiemears.com/about/ #pubtip

While looking for some quotes, I found this great post by @carlywatters. 10 Great Writing Tips, in Quotes wp.me/p1EorO-1tR #pubtip

#pubtip suggestion = you're done with your book? really done? really really done? GREAT! Give it a week, re-read and triple check.

Gut reaction to reading opening pages = lots of great material in slush pile. #1 mistake seems to be "not-quite-there-yet" #pubtip

Writer @GilbertLiz on why you don't have to be the best at everything but you do have to show up: goodhousekeeping.com/life/inspirati… #pubtip

A success story: @LindaDHummel doubled her followers! Read it: "The 4 Platform Secrets No One Has Told You" bit.ly/1PhmIve #pubtip

Sometimes we simply love a work but are unable to offer representation. Don't walk away angry, you've made impact! #pubtip

If you query other than by guidelines, computer will think e-mail is spam. If comp thinks e-mail is spam, I will believe and delete. #pubtip

Terrific insights: "10 Things I've Learned as a Debut Novelist" by @VictoriaNamkung in @HuffingtonPost pwne.ws/1Nq44Uz #pubtip

These are the best kinds of books. Strive to write this kind of book. #pubtip twitter.com/Michrichter1/s…

Unless the police are telling someone to "Open up!" :) #pubtip twitter.com/shana_asaro/st…

#pubtip If your Query letter looks like "you know what" the odds are we will not be looking at your writing.

#pubtip Remember one size does not fit all for your query letter. Target each editor and agent with specifics!

Scene, a Query:

"I wrote a YA novel! <Starts long explanation of adult characters' problems>"

<Agent slams head against desk.>

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Pretty much if you say your book spans 3-4 different genres, I can tell that you've never read a book in at least 2 of those genres. #pubtip