#CLAqueries If the agent doesn't ask for thrillers/mysteries/suspense, PLEASE don't send it. We are not a good fit. #querytip

#CLAqueries Don't use 2 titles by the same author as comps. Especially when the books are COMPLETELY DIFFERENT #querytip

Why on earth would you send more than one before getting a yes/no on one? You’ve just exhausted that agent option in one go. #querytip

You know and I know that PB mss are hard to sell. And the money is small. Few agents take text-only. Found an agent who does? … #querytip

Sub issue: I can only assume these are picture book manuscripts, which opens a whole new can of worms. Yeah, they’re short. But… #querytip

Issue 4: On the VERY BIG IF all 11 projects are good, what am I supposed to do with with them? I can’t sell them all at once. #querytip

If you can’t tell the difference and are just trying everything, then…I’m not sure what kind of client you’d make. So, pass. #querytip

Issue 3: Even if something in there is good, what if 10 others aren’t? I’ll assume you can’t tell the difference. #querytip

Issue 2: You look unfocused. Throwing spaghetti at the wall. I can only assume none of these projects are refined or ready. #querytip

I’ve decided to elaborate on this #querytip issue for new queries out there. Dig in. Issue 1: our submissions guidelines say not to.

Don’t ask me why I looked on a Sunday morning, but someone just sent 11 queries for 11 individual projects. DON’T DO THAT. #querytip

writers! when pitching start with your comp titles! it helps us know what kind of book you're selling us on. #querytip #SiWC17

So, I noticed recently I've been waiting a week for 2 writers to send me their pages/full. Why do you torment me so? #querytip #agentlife

#QueryTip If a submission moves me to cry, I will offer representation. And if I laugh too? Gold! goo.gl/b7TB6V

Final #querytip in this week-long thread. Real talk, y'all.

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So. #querytip: a lot of different but thoughtful things go into a rejection. If you're getting a lot of nos, take a step back and see why

#QueryTip DON'T send this to an agent you might ever want to query again. It's hard to find time to even send a rejection, many agents don't

Meg has GREAT writing tips! Check out her new @WritersDigest piece on prologues. #amwriting #amquerying #querytip

#QueryTip Make sure your opening pages deliver the beginning promised in the pitch.