If you can't entice readers without telling the twist or ending you need to rethink your book. #querytip.

No! No! NO! Don't ever tell me the twist or ending in the query. Save it for the synopsis. Your query is your cover copy. #querytip

"Sales and marketing are the deciding factor." - Editor from Yesterday #Publishing #Querytip #SubTip #RWA17 #ReadersAreKing/Queen

I receive a lot of submissions where the protagonist withholds key information, a device to create tension and suspense. #querytip (1/2)

By querying a book you've already self-published, you're taking away a trad publisher's chance to break you out as a new author #querytip

Please remember to put the word "query" somewhere in your subject line or your email won't get sorted into the correct folder. #querytip

I want to like your revision and see that my feedback inspired you to elevate your work. If so, then maybe I'm the agent for you. #querytip

#querytip #revisingtip If you are striking out with your current query, try reworking the opening scene with a new inciting incident.

Don't ask the agent out in your query. You might think it's flattering, but really it's just uncomfortable. #querytip

Oh gosh, please do not query in all caps? It can be very overwhelming if you are literally shouting about your book.....#querytip

#PubTip #QueryTip Here's the original query letter (with my notes!) by @MarRogerson at @WritersDigest = writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/g…

I tried scrolling through #kidpit but man, a lot of those pitches over images are hard to read. Don't make it hard on agents guys. #querytip

Dear Writers,
Comic Sans is NEVER a good idea.
#QueryTip

I'm over at @PubCrawlBlog today with a post about the dreaded Pre-Query. #querytip #amquerying publishingcrawl.com/2017/07/21/pre…

This is your semi-regular reminder to remove "aspiring" from your bio. If you write, you're a writer! #PitchWars #QueryTip

Read books within the genre & category you're writing. Notice what they do well #writingtip #querytip

Gentle reminder to queriers that a query is a business letter. Aim for professional (not informal) & confident (but not arrogant). #querytip

Also, if you say you're wiling to change MC age/audience market, I'm unsure you really believe in your own book #CLAqueries #querytip

Why is the storyline acting against your genre or age category? They should go hand in hand #CLAqueries #querytip #amquerying (2/2)

Whenever I see "Despite the storyline, this is a [genre]", I raise on eyebrow. #CLAqueries #querytip #amquerying (1/2)