No need to email asking if you can query me or would I like to see your query. Just email the query. #querytip #pubtip

I only represent manuscripts written in English, as that’s the only language I’m fluent in. #querytip #pubtip

Include your genre. Include your genre. Include your genre. #querytip #NeedsRepeating

Your query is NOT a synopsis, so don’t spell out what happens. You’re giving us the hook or the blurb on the back of the book. OK? #querytip

In the name of bubblegum, there is no such thing as a “fiction novel”. Just like there is no such thing as “college university”. #querytip

I find this mostly with MG/YAs. Is someone out there saying tell us how diverse of a journey your MC’s is? We assume it will be. #querytip

#QueryTip >> Don’t forget to mention the title of your manuscript. More here: bit.ly/1pmFRSo

#querytip Make sure you spend more time telling agent about story, and less time telling the agent why they should rep you. #sellstory

Don't tell us how long it's taken to write your book. It can only hurt you. Ten years for one book isn't bragging material. #querytip

#Querytip Include the genre and word count

"Everyone tells me I'm a good writer." should not be a line in your #query letter. #queryquotes #querytip

#querytip When submitting query and samples please double space. Agents read a ton of subs and single spacing kills the eyes.

#QueryTip >> Always address the agent by name. More here: bit.ly/1pmFRSo

You'll never get published if u don't query. You'll never query if u don't write. You'll never write unless u sit in that chair! #querytip

What’s The Difference Between Epic Fantasy And Sword-And-Sorcery? ow.ly/3o4vF8 via @LouAnders #askagent #querytip

If you have published titles under your belt mention (along with how well they sold) in your query. Best to be up front #querytip

Don't review your writing in your query. It can sound unprofessional or even arrogant and definitely is a big No-No #querytip

Put emails of agents you're querying in UR Contacts. Surprisingly, sometimes authors don't respond to MS./proposal requests #querytip

Unless you're writing YA contemporary, 60,000 words really isn't enough for a novel. #querytip

Use logic. If ur writing a scifi based in our world, there are REAL sciences you can use. Read @Discovery for ideas. #querytip #Realism