#querytip 3: I have genres I'm interested in & ones I do not want. I'm very clear about what I want, on the @LarkWords website and #MSWL!

#querytip 2: We (agents) are all generally looking for full-length work, not novellas. Word count guidance here: writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/g…

#querytip 1: Double & triple check query guidelines before you hit send! You can find the ones for @LarkWords here: larkwords.com/how-to-query/

#QueryTip when you plan on revising your manuscript and submitting exclusively to another agent, please tell the other agents still reading

We have our first 100 queries! Check out @BookySaul later today for some #querytip and #querywin tweets!

Querying writers: the next #PitMad event is coming up Sept. 8th from 8am-8pm EDT! brenda-drake.com/pitmad/ #querytip

The perfect query is a few paragraphs (3-4) and one page *only*. #querytip

#Querytip #9 All submissions require a query letter, whether it's fiction or non fiction. Even if you have a proposal. Not the same thing.

#Querytip #8 Be sure to proofread your work diligently. There should be no grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting or double word issues!

#Querytip #7 Do not start your letter with 'About Five Book Series' header. Just tell the agent about it in paragraph format and why 5 books

Retweeted Sam Morgan (@samroebuck):

Don't do this. #querytip https://t.co/ztni4VRRNu fb.me/2mi9zS7ds

#Querytip #1 Remember that your query letter is an introduction and pitch for your work. It should flow like a letter & be clear.

#Querytip #4 Always send your query to yourself first to double check the format. Software can be glitchy!

#Querytip #6 Don't make the agent go, "Huh?" Spell it out clearly. Don't make us work hard to understand what you're trying to say.

#Querytip #5 Query letter should not include links to other pages and sources. All info needed to consider your work should be in letter.

One long paragraph is difficult to read. Break your query up into 2-4 sections. #querytip

#Querytip #4 Always send your query to yourself first to double check the format. Software can be glitchy!

#querytip #3 Your book description should be short and sweet, and include your hook. Make us want to read it. See book jackets for samples.

When writing query letters in e-mail be sure that the font is consistent, especially if you are cutting and pasting. #Querytip #2

New #querytip. Do NOT center the text in your query. Makes it very difficult to read! Especially in outlook.