When querying, make sure your word count is within the genre, more or less. You don't want to be off by 20K words. #querytip

I concur! great #querytip

I google search writers before requesting a manuscript. Make it easy & just link to your social media & website in your query! #querytip

In manuscripts with diversity of any kind, there's a fine line between educating through a story and preaching with an agenda. #querytip

Not a good start to the day when the first query states "Genre: Various" (huh?) & the query is signed with initials (name please).#querytip

To anyone who sends me the following: "Can I send you my query letter?" I have no answer. I can't respond. #querytip #agentlife #reallife

#CLAqueries Double check industry standard for word counts. YA should not be pitched under and MG should not be pitched over 60k. #querytip

#CLAqueries Subbing a synopsis is necessary, even if it's not well written. We need to know the progression and ending (1/2) #querytip

#querytip: Include query letter in body of your email, not as an attachment. Agents may not open an attachment from someone they don't know!

Keep track of who you have already queried. I'm surprised how many duplicate queries I've received. Isn't one rejection enough? #querytip

#querytip an angry inquiry asking why the hell I haven't gotten back to you a month after submitting your MS won't score you any points

This! You can research & find our info. Query through the appropriate channels, not on Twitter #mswl #querytip #amquerying

#QueryTip Maybe don't call your email a "pre-submission" and address it "dear Sirs".

When querying, please remember to follow submission guidelines! #mswl #querytip triadaus.com/agents.html Thanks!

Watch my "process" in all its glory! #querytip #querywin #query #amquerying (that was a lot of hashtags!)

When you query me, don't start with questions, especially not with 'have you ever wondered?' No, I haven't. PASS. #querytip #agentlife

It's an automatic PASS when writers in their query tell me that "John Doe" recommended me, but I have no idea who that is. #querytip

What makes me decide to request or reject a manuscript? I just know. #querytip kelly-vansant.squarespace.com/blog

.@wendyqualls I get that a lot. Act like a girl scout when querying. Be Prepared for a quick request, or don't bother querying #querytip

Again, be careful out there and always do your research. #AskAgent #querytip