Author friends, I know it's hard to tell sometimes, but plz make sure that the formatting for your query is legible. #amwriting #querytip

ICYMI I answered a few questions about queries that came from right here on good ol' Twitter dystel.com/2016/09/query-… #querytip

Authors: A query is your email to me introducing your book. It is not a notification you shared a file with me on dropbox. #querytip #pubtip

Great list! 👇👇 #askagent #querytip #slushpile

Today's #querytip: don't follow up on your query after 2 weeks. In fact, if guidelines ask you not to follow up, just don't! Tis pushy.

The Difference Between Literary, Upmarket & Commercial Fiction bit.ly/2csANfd #pubtip #querytip

#querytip learning to take the hint is important. Don't get a reputation as that author who simply refuses to go away.

If you are querying a series or possible series, please query the first book. #querytip #amwriting

When querying agents, query one manuscript, not multiples within a day. #querytip

If you plan to reference the "research" you did about an agent's interests, be sure your statements are accurate #querytip

Don’t let your query give everything away. It should be exciting & engaging, but also a bit mysterious #querytip

Noticing a trend in my queries of calling stories "epic" bc they are very long. For me, epic fantasy is a specific subgenre. #querytip

BC it's questionable, I'll ask, why do you describe men as their profession w/ pronouns but women as "a female [profession]"..? #querytip

Yes, pitching a fantasy novel can be hard!! It's tempting to over-explain the world. #querytip

A query letter is a symbol of so much more. Writing skills, professionalism, ability to market/pitch yourself, self awareness. #querytip

Think about what we MUST know & focus on that. We don't sell a book on theme, we sell it on hook/plot/stakes. #querytip

It's hard when your book baby is going out into the world for the first time, but believe me--less is more.
Truly.
Self-edit.
#querytip

Remember that the whole point of a query is to pique our interest & get us to request more--not explain every detail. #querytip

Notes from the #slushpile: I wanna know what the inciting incident is before you tell me about the themes your novel touches upon #querytip

Not gonna lie--a good title will catch my eye when I'm digging through my #slush #querytip #WednesdayWisdom