Query pitched 3 books. I really liked one, but was meh on the other two, so I declined. Moral of the story: one project at a time! #pubtip

#pubtip: sometimes you need to hire an editor before you query. That is not a bad thing. BUT please don't lie & say you did when you didn't.

Whenever I'm critiquing mss my feedback always repeats itself: doesn't start in right place, dialogue is stiff, 1st page info dump #pubtip

I see this too often in queries, "She was shocked when the alien landed." Being shocked isn't an inciting incident. #queries #pubtip

I don't think you guys quite understand how lovely a well-crafted, rule-following query looks to me. #pubtip (2/2)

If you have not received a response to your query to our agency within 2 months, yes - send it again. Likely the spam filter ate it. #pubtip

Our server deletes queries that have attachments. Remember - leave off attachments when you query us. #pubtip #queries

#pubtip MT @kellydavio @TahomaReview blog: why submitting early in the reading period can up your odds of acceptance. tahomaliteraryreview.com/2014/06/17/you…

Example of a great query = @stefaniegaither original query letter to me for FALLS THE SHADOW: writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/g… #pubtip #queries

Include plot in your query - not just backstory. #PubTip #queries #agenting

When submitting to our agency, please don't include attachments or head shots in your query. #PubTip #agenting #queries

New submission guidelines are up for @pandamoonpub check the website for details! #getpublished #pubtip

Easy #PubTip = remember to include the word "Query" as part of the subject line of your email to us. #queries #agenting

#pubtip Name your .doc file something like this: Book Title - Author Name - Full Manuscript. Don't call it Agent's Name, we know our name.

I adore when people query me because they admire an author or book of mine and think they are similar. #pubtip

The best thing you can do while you're waiting to hear back about a manuscript, is to start the next book. #KillerVoices #pubtip

I'm reading some great #SFFpit submissions today! Please remember that @pandamoonpub is currently open to all genres. #pubtip #getpublished

If I ask to see future work--and then you do send a subsequent project--it's to your benefit to mention this (and include the email).#PubTip

How to get book reviews, free recorded webinar with @ForewordLit client @Kelsye ow.ly/xSSkL #pubtip

Think about the rhythm of sentences and logical connection between ideas in your query. It needs to sound like a clear story! #pubtip