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· 17 Aug 2016

When an agent says they want to see more of your work, they mean it. It's a demonstration of faith in your talent and potential. #querytip

· 17 Aug 2016

Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen

Don't tell me that you JUST finished your novel. This makes me concerned you haven't properly workshopped it before querying. #querytip

I can't stress the importance of this. Don't query when your project is done; query when it's ready. #querytip

· 16 Aug 2016

Whitley Abell @whitleyabell

Q2. YA Hist. A dark world I'd easily fall for, but the voice was trying too hard to be period: not natural, quite jarring. Pass. #tenqueries

So many pieces need to fall into place to complete the puzzle...#querytip twitter.com/whitleyabell/s…

· 16 Aug 2016

Don't ask an agent to refer you to another agent if they pass. Do your own research. If you can't do it why should we? Just sayin' #querytip

· 15 Aug 2016

#QueryTip =

Be compelling and succinct.

· 15 Aug 2016

Did you catch yesterday's #AgentforDinner? Get to know me/my process! agentfordinner.wordpress.com/2016/08/14/lau… #askagent #querytip @AgentForDinner @triadaus

· 12 Aug 2016

Meg MacDonald @kyrrimar

Set mine aside to deal with Real Life. Sometimes Make Believe Life makes more sense. #amediting #amwritingfantasy twitter.com/TheTobiasAgenc…

Make believe has to make sense. Reality doesn't. #Querytip #Lifetip twitter.com/kyrrimar/statu…

· 11 Aug 2016

Renee Nyen @Renee_Nyen

Personal preference: If I like a query, I like to check out the author's social media sites. Twitter handles are encouraged!

Co-signed! #querytip twitter.com/renee_nyen/sta…

· 11 Aug 2016

#querytip If you find yourself thinking, "I'll use this super FUN font!"...resist the impulse.

· 10 Aug 2016

Danica Winters @DanicaWinters

#WednesdayWisdom Rejection is a part of life. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and try twice as hard next time. pic.twitter.com/yHaYehRn9d

This. Totally this. Thanks for the great #querytip @DanicaWinters ! twitter.com/danicawinters/…

· 10 Aug 2016

Round your word count up/down so it's even. The exact word count looks awkward & leaves no room to edit #querytip

· 10 Aug 2016

Remember - for all queries - to include your genre, word count, title, and contact info! #querytip

· 9 Aug 2016

A.J. Benson @ajbenso

@TheTobiasAgency Now it's time to do my agent homework for my niche MS that's ready and start thinking about it for my novel WIP!

Replying to @ajbenso

Yes! Do. Your. Research! #querytip

· 9 Aug 2016

A.J. Benson @ajbenso

@TheTobiasAgency How many agents would you recommend querying at one time? #query tips

Replying to @ajbenso

4-6. That way if there's consensus your ms needs work in some area you can tweak it without blowing through every agent. #querytip

· 9 Aug 2016

Jon Shanahan @ThunderJon

@TheTobiasAgency @CyaniBlack While we're on the topic, are repeat queries after a year and significant changes advisable?

Replying to @ThunderJon

If there's been major overhauls - so it's basically a new book - then it's fine. Otherwise you get 1 shot. #querytip

· 9 Aug 2016

Jessica Sinsheimer @jsinsheim

Here's how to make a link to your interactions: 1) Go to Twitter Advanced Search 2) Fill in as attached 3)Copy link. pic.twitter.com/CJKhPwQTSF

Okay this is genius. If you're querying me, and I know you from Twitter, DO THIS to remind me who you are! #querytip

· 9 Aug 2016

Keep your query concise. One page maximum. 3-4 paragraphs is the perfect length. #querytip

· 9 Aug 2016

ICYMI: "6 Ways To Make Comp Titles Work For You" by @JJohnsonBlalock carlywatters.com/2016/08/08/com #querytip

· 8 Aug 2016

You can enjoy and appreciate a book without feeling compelled to recommend it vehemently. Agents need the latter to offer rep. #querytip

· 8 Aug 2016

Cyani Black @CyaniBlack

@TheTobiasAgency @LaneHeymont That's also a great place to track if an agent's response was positive, negative, friendly or not so much.

True! #querytip twitter.com/cyaniblack/sta…

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