#querytip Darkness cannot cast shadows. Darkness is...DARKNESS. Light meeting resistance or obstacles creates shadows

#querytip I've been getting a ton of queries "Set in near future". Then I read it and I'm like, you are highly optimistic of our advancement

Writers, please understand, though I accept attachments, I will delete if it's anything other than .doc .docx and MAYBE .pdf #querytip

Double proof your queries before sending! I got one addressed "Dear [xxxxx]" (always be wary of the cut 'n' paste). #querytip

#CLAqueries Current trend. Teen obsessed w/ popularity, leads to her death. WHY is this a trend? #querytip

#CLAqueries Sample pages should be very 1st pages, not a random portion from the middle of the book. Helps us connect to story #querytip

#querytip DO. If U have self-pubbed books prior to 1 UR querying make sure UR Amazon author connect page looks good & UR fans have reviewed

#QueryTip Do Check how file 4 your MS comes up on various e-readers to make sure UR ms. is readable. Agent prob won't want to reformat 4U

#QueryTip Don't start query by dwelling on "you get a lot of queries, mine's just another one..." Sounds like you've given up. Unappealing

#QueryTip Don't say UR book is funny. Write a query that makes me laugh. Humor is subjective & telling me I'm going to laugh makes me not

#QueryTip DON'T start your query with a series of philosophical questions. Just get to the story.

So put on your pajamas and your thickest skin and come hang out with me, shred your query letter, and make it shine. #amquerying #querytip

Guys, following instructions is important. #amagenting #querytip

#PitMad is coming up! If/when you get requests, you'll need to send a GREAT query. May I suggest checking this out first? #querytip

#QueryTip Don't: Last query had MC w/same full name as another agent. Is author changing name to match agent & messed up. Don't do this

Even good queries get many No's. Don't take it personally.
That's hard 2 do, but this is a business even tho UR book is UR baby #QueryTip

Rec'd thread. Very common #amquerying problem. Agents make decision on 1st pages b/c we know biz not b/c we're mean. We're not! #querytip

#TipTuesday: Your #QueryLetter doesn't need to mention that ur querying me, that you’re seeking representation, etc. It's implied. #QueryTip

#TipTuesday: There are better ways to start your #queryletter than narrating a rhetorical conversation with me. #querytip

#QueryTip If you receive constructive feedback from an agent at a conference, don't query the next day. Revise first. Send your best work.