I feel like the most common submissions I’ve seen over 9 years of agenting have been Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland retellings. #querytip

If you want to follow up on a query (after an appropriate amount of time), please thread your emails if possible. #querytip

Don't use your valuable opening lines on bio, past works, etc! Hook an agent with your book ASAP. #querytip #amquerying

The week is almost over. Time to share another "nutcase" nugget.This was the beginning of a query. Don't. #querytip #pubtip #agentlife

Hey, quick #QueryTip: don't comment on how an agent looks in your query.

Friendly reminder that we DO notice if you mention admiring authors/categories we don't represent. Research is important! #querytip

When you tell me you have a screenplay of your ms, I interpret that as movie not book is your ultimate goal. Pass. #querytip

#querytip: Please don't personally come to the office to deliver your query.

The problem with beginning a query with a baiting question is that you might not get the answer you're looking for #querytip

Agent sees excessive word count & thinks U haven't edited enuf, done enuf research re: pub biz or don't listen to prof advice #QueryTip

No, you can't write a novel w/someone else's characters, unless the 1st book is in the public domain #querytip

Usually, novelizing your memoir makes it even harder to sell, especially with a pseudonym. Nothing for marktg folks to grab on to #querytip

If you've previously pubbed (small press or self) incl links to social media & website in query to showcase your online presence #QueryTip

See, guys? I'm not the only one talking word counts and knowing your market. One or two exceptions are not the rule. #querytip #pubtip

There is hardly ever a reason for a 110K YA novel. #querytip

See, kids? It’s not just me. Get it together. #querytip

#QueryTip #1 - Do not send your query and CC every agent you're submitting to in a single email.

9 Ways to Rock Your Query Letter ow.ly/syHX30cLgsv via @msmariavicente #querytip #amquerying

#querytip I don't need to hear that your readers love your book. Instead, tell me why you think I'll love it. What's amazing about it?

Oooo I support this tip. It helps things move along much faster! #amquerying #querytip #CLAqueries