Memoirs should be reserved for those who have lived through “interesting” events: fame, Hurricane Katrina, war, mental illness. #querytip

After querying, only nudge through the appropriate channels (not Facebook, LinkedIn, etc), and at the appropriate time. #querytip

When you query, please make sure your sample pages are from the beginning. #querytip

Remember, you're querying the AGENT not the Agency. Agencies are important, but you should have a specific agent in mind #pubtip #querytip

Writers, before you write a query as your protagonist, pause and reconsider. #querytip

Don’t lie in your query. The truth always come out, eventually. Also, we do our homework. #querytip

Treat your query like a job interview. That’s what it is. You’re trying to convince us to ask for more material. #querytip

#querytip "Your profile indicates that you are interested in X" is a good way to let agents know that you did your homework before querying

#querytip while it isn't likely to get your work dismissed outright, save the crazy fonts for Evites and birthday cards. Keep it simple

In the name of all that’s holy, do not send attachments. #querytip #WhenInDoubtDontDoIt

Don't rely on one source when learning about query letters. Get as much info as possible. Not every website has the best advice. #querytip

Question for writers: Where did/do you find info on formatting queries, the content to include, tips on researching agents, etc.? #querytip

#querytip #pubtip Follow the publisher/agents' guidelines! There's a reason the guidelines are there....

Ur bio shouldn't include info about ur children unless it's relevant, which it likely isn't. We want publishing credentials, etc. #querytip

Your bio shouldn't be longer than your pitch. At all. #querytip

Don't explain what happens in your book, show us character, goal, and conflict. Show, don't tell. #querytip

Start querying agents from the top: members of the AAR (Association of Authors' Representatives). #querytip aaronline.org

Although these are office email tips, they work for query letters too. m.huffpost.com/us/entry/53243… #askagent #querytip

Use a spreadsheet to keep track of the agents you have queried and when. #querytip #RevisedUponRequest

Using a query-agent spreadsheet to keep track of who, what, and when is a great thing to use! #querytip