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· 26 Jan 2017

When you refer to Asians as Orientals in your query letter, it's an automatic pass for me. #querytip

· 26 Jan 2017

When querying nonfiction include credentials/platform in query. It's your biggest selling point #querytip without I often reject

· 24 Jan 2017

#querytip : friends, again it must be said - if you're querying bc of #mswl, please say which one? If I can't tell it can be confusing...

· 23 Jan 2017

Also: the elements of most stories are generic. How are you going to tell me about yours so I see what makes it stand out? #querytip

· 23 Jan 2017

Carly Watters @carlywatters

My next @WritersDigest webinar is one I feel REALLY passionately about "Find Success with Your Query Letter: Getting Beyond Form Rejections"

Replying to @carlywatters

Sign up here. Unpack what rejections really mean & how to avoid repeating mistakes: writersdigestshop.com/find-success-q… #querytip

· 22 Jan 2017

#querytip: please only query 1 work at a time. Tell me about you, your ms, let me read a bit. I'll ask re:other wips if we seem to be a fit.

· 21 Jan 2017

It still keeps happening, so let me say it again:Don't send your query as an attachment. Never send an attachment unless requested.#querytip

· 20 Jan 2017

Showcasing platform is nice, and personality is even better. I want to know that me and the author could be friends. Be yourself! #querytip

· 20 Jan 2017

I have such a love of dogs that if you put a stray in your first few pages and he's NOT being loved/rescued, I can't read it. #querytip

· 20 Jan 2017

#QueryTip regarding genre = "thrilling science fiction" (like @JasonMHough ) is not the same thing as "thriller" (more like Dean Koontz).

· 20 Jan 2017

#QueryTip = In an SF/F query, remember to introduce your characters, not just your world. (I see this mistake too often!)

· 19 Jan 2017

Writers, please remember to include your name at the close of your query letter! I need to know who to address if I get in touch. #querytip

· 19 Jan 2017

Today's #writingtip, #querytip: End pg 5, 10 and 50 w/ cliffhangers. That way, if agent asks for 1st 5 or 10 pgs w/ query... (1/2)

· 19 Jan 2017

Jennifer Bardsley @JennBardsley

How I got my agent, the wonderful Liza Fleissig from @lizaroyceagency: hiddenworldsbooks.blogspot.ca/2017/01/how-i-… #pubtips #querytip @Month9Books

Replying to @JennBardsley

#pubtips #querytip A lucky day for us! And readers! #luckyreaders

· 19 Jan 2017

Be mindful of word count. I saw a 130k + YA in my inbox. Much too long! #querytip christaheschke.blogspot.com/p/writing-for-…

· 18 Jan 2017

Thao Le @ThaoLe8

New Adult has waned. Only use it for rom & even then... you're better off calling it just rom. Don't use it as age category for other genres

Attention writers. #querytip

· 18 Jan 2017

Heather Alexander @HeatherAlexand

Smartypants @MelissaLaurenE is giving a webinar on queries at @kidlitcollege in February. Best $20 you can spend! kidlitcollege.com/store/p100/Mel…

Come one, come all! I have knowledge bombs and I want to drop them! 💣#querytip

· 18 Jan 2017

Merry Chrisbliss🎄‏ @editor_caro

I like to know a bit abt you—short bio at the end w/ pub credits & involvement in the industry—but I personally like 80–90% query. #querytip twitter.com/yafantasyfan/s…

I agree with this! I especially love when your short bio at the end is slightly quirky and shows voice. :) #querytip

· 17 Jan 2017

Laurie McLean @agentsavant

San Francisco Writers Foundation charity auction items here: ebay.com/sch/sfwc/m.htm…
Auction ends 1/27. @SFWC pic.twitter.com/GTmlgmnXJJ

Oh hey. I'm doing a query and sample pgs critique for charity! #askagent #querytip

· 17 Jan 2017

Maria, Maria 🎶 @msmariavicente

Read a bunch of MG subs the past few days & noticed a common element (in approx 50% of the books): begins w/ character moving to a new town.

Replying to @msmariavicente

Something to think about if you're deciding where to start your MG story! 📝 #querytip #writetip

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