#querytip Don't say things like "Please give this fair consideration" or "I hope you keep an open mind."

For those of you who don't know me that well, please don't send me manuscripts where a dog dies, gets killed, murdered, etc.. #querytip

One of the biggest errors from writers? The word "that". Take it out. If sentence still makes sense, you don't need it #amediting #querytip

Great question! We love seeing why you connect w/ your story. Have you ever worked in the field your MC does? #querytip (1/2)

#querytip RLT when you pitch an agent, pitch a specific book. You should do your homework present the project you think is the best fit.

An author had one line in their bio, "I am an avid reader." And I thought, "huh, that works for me." #slushpile #querytip

having a character define #aroacespec identities, that definition needs to be inclusive. If you educate, educate well. #writing #querytip

If you write,or even agent,to a trend,you will find yourself so far behind,as the trend has already left the building. #agentlife #querytip

#querytip Confirm agent is still with the agency you are querying. Saying you've researched them, yet get agency wrong is contradictory

Remember, first-person narration is not monologue. Tell your story through scenes. #writing #querytip #narration

#querytip This is a good thread for any writers getting ready to pitch an agent/editor at an upcoming conference. Some great tips here.

Um, don't start your query by saying your book is made up of "a collection of failed projects." Doesn't make me want to read more. #querytip

Just saying, kind replies from writers I have to pass on really make my day. It shows a no isn't a closed door. #querytip #amquerying

Gentle reminder: please finish writing + revising your book before you query. You'll have a better sense of how to go about it. #querytip

I appreciate all of the queries but please see my guidelines here before sending: publishersmarketplace.com/members/LisaHa… Thanks! #amreading #querytip

What is your character's "Part of Your World" ballad? Show us what they want so we can root for them to get it. #writingtips #querytip

Make your characters lovable, relatable, and root-for-able. If we don't care what happens to them, the plot doesn't matter. #querytip

#querytip "Query one agent with multiple manuscripts" is not a clever way to skirt the "don't query multiple agents at the same agency" rule

Here's @ml_keller on why + how you should avoid being vague in your pitches and query letters: michelekeller.wordpress.com/2016/11/11/50-…
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I love how I just read through your entire query and still know nothing about your manuscript... I know your achievements though! #querytip