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 #amquerying

So much time travel romance! It's not my thing so send elsewhere. It's too close to historical. #querytip

When you send me a query featuring a disabled character, please don't refer to them as handicapped. #querytip

#querytip before you decide to query multiple agents at the same agency, remember that we all sit near each other and will know immediately.

The latest NY Agent Time! paper.li/mcorvisiero/13… Thanks to @RachMBrooks @writersyndrome @Weechagirl #pubtip #querytip

A query should be succinct. If it looks visually exhausting, I'm already in a NO mood.And don't be "too clever." Get to the point. #querytip

Remember: don't repeat an agent's interests back to them word-for-word (we know our own #MSWL!) instead SHOW us how yours fits.

ICYMI: 10 simple ways to personalize your query to agents & set your book apart: carlywatters.com/2016/10/03/per… #querytip

The best queries capture the protagonist's personality & motivations as well as the stakes (s)he is up against in a few paragraphs.#querytip

Successful queries focus on what happens with the plot--not how the book is supposed to make us feel. Themes don't sell books. #querytip

Four Things You Can Do to Make Me Want to Sign You ow.ly/rA833052DIG #pitchtip #querytip #pubtip #writetip

In queries for contemporary YA (like WEIGHT OF ZERO by @KarenFortunati ) I look for authentic characterization and dialogue. #querytip

The latest NY Agent Time! paper.li/mcorvisiero/13… Thanks to @DelilahSDawson #querytip #cookingforghosts

Another #querytip this week: your historical fiction query should say in what era of history it is set! No prizes for obfuscation here.

Check out my new interview! Q&A: SANDY LU OF THE L. PERKINS AGENCY | Kirkus Reviews kirkusreviews.com/features/sandy… #querytip #askagent #amwriting

There's still time to register for @laurenspieller's query webinar with @WritersDigest 10/11 @ 1pm EST writersdigestshop.com/crafting-the-p… #querytip

10 Ways To Personalize Your Query to Agents bit.ly/2dQIril via @carlywatters #querytip

A gentle #querytip reminder about comp titles: if you're comping only classics - and no recent titles - you're doing yourself a disservice!

Why Your Full Is Taking So Long: Confessions of a Literary Agent marycmoore.com/index.php/2016… #agentlife #querytip #askagent

Anatomy of a good query--bonus points if I can get all of this w/o having to scroll down huff.to/1pEVwfT #TipTuesday #querytip