Continuing this thread by restating: I read every query I get and always have a (yes, valid) reason why something isn't for me. #querytip

Bringing back this #querytip bc I've been seeing this again in my inbox and I think it's perennial issue!

If an agent says they only accept finished manuscripts, then we mean it. You are not the exception. #toughlove #querytip

No pitching via Twitter please! Follow sub guidelines: maassagency.com/katie-shea/ Thank you! #querytip

Gentle reminder: I am not the agent for vampire books. Really, I'm not. I promise you I'm not. #antiMSWL #querytip

If I don't rep the genre, I don't want your book. But more importantly, you don't want me!! I'm not the right agent for you. #querytip

The most frustrating and immediate reason I reject a query: I don't represent the project's genre. It's easy to avoid this, guys! #querytip

Itching for a heartbreaking/uplifting YAl! #querytip

If you’re looking to learn more about #picturebooks @literaticat’s podcast this week is particularly great!#querytip itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lit…

Q: If you get a rejection from an agent, is it acceptable to query them with a different project at a different time? A: Yes... #querytip

If you resubmit after making significant edits, mention that! Don't let me see the query and think "didn't I answer this already?" #querytip

If you don't belong to a critique group/writing club, wtf are you waiting for? Can't find one? START ONE! #amwriting #pubtip #querytip

Avoid first lines that sound like “It was a dark and stormy night.” Unless you’re Snoopy, of course. #Querytip

For non-fiction, you must define the audiences for the book. If u don't know who yr potential reader is, how will publisher know? #querytip

I am never more annoyed than when someone attempts to query me via other platforms (see: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.). Authors, please review submission guidelines before querying--they're there for a reason. #querytip

#querytip I also have a Potentials folder. So, if I say I finished a certain month, but you didn't get a response, ASK. Just in case.

Maybe was lost in internet space, the reply went to spam, or I haven't seen it. Either way, I want you to know I got it! #querytip (2/2)

Found this cropping up. If you sub to me and don't receive a confirmation, please check back with me after a week. #querytip (1/2)

A synopsis attached at the bottom of the letter does NOT replace a query. #querytip

#QueryTip Indent the first sentence of each paragraph in your submission. Otherwise the story is difficult to read.