[2/2] Q: Do you like seeing really creative formats for queries? A: No, better to follow submission guidelines & keep it simple. #querytip

Sharing a couple of questions from last night’s Agent Q&A--Q: Do you need to prepare a book proposal for a memoir? A: Yes. #querytip [1/2]

Most agents/editors know in the first 3-5 pages whether they like your story. Some in the first paragraph. Come in guns blazing! #querytip

Don't tell us that we are just an obstacle in your way to getting published. It's not nice and sounds confrontational. #querytip

#pubtipRT @LaneHeymont: Queries should be one page. Period. #querytip

MT @the1stdaughter: If you get an offer from an agent & accept be sure to send a quick note to anyone you've sent out queries too. #querytip

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Don't be the Michael Bay of writing. Stories aren't adjectives, just like movies aren't special effects. #querytip #writetip

#querytip - If you ask me to recommend other agents after I reject your query, please do not expect me to respond.

TRUTH! “@M_A_Patterson: #querytip Don't assume an agent will like your story b/c of their ethnicity. Don't. It's pretentious. @jawlitagent

I tweet #querytip(s) to help those in the query process, because I've been there! I keep things light, because querying and rejections SUCK!

Do NOT query until your manuscript is COMPLETED. You won't even earn a rejection. Just a "finish your ms and then query"! #querytip

What is it (genre)? How long is it (word count)? Don't overlook the basics in your query! #querytip

Psst! I’m not an agent. Do not query me directly. Visit our website theseymouragency.com for submission guidelines. #querytip

In this week's edition of 10 #querytip(s), a special shout out to @tonyakuper, @EntangledTeen, and @jawlitagent ! laneheymont.com/2014/03/28/10-…

It's always good to personalize your query, without coming across as "sucking up". #querytip

99.999999% of the time reputable agents wont contact authors asking to rep them. Unless, you're already a phenomenon. #querytip

There's a difference between passion and arrogance. Your query needs to show passion. Passion is OPEN to collaboration. #querytip #writetip

Query through appropriate channels and then WAIT. We're not sitting on your query for laughs. Agenting for clients is a 24/7 job. #querytip

BTW, I am an acquisitions editor, not an agent. #pitmad #querytip