I read every query & will request if the book looks intriguing, despite any red flags. That being said, there are red flags every agent watches for & that might result in quick rejections. #querytip

Talking Down About Others & Yourself: Three Surprising Query Letter Mistakes by @ericsmithrocks bit.ly/2MPYka6 via @PubCrawlBlog #querytip #pubtip

☕Coffee Time With Kara☕ Five Query Essentials. I've heard authors say that writing the novel is the easy part. It's the query letter that's the most difficult part of the process. #QueryTip #AmQuerying #AmWriting #EditorTip #PubTip #GetPublished #ACFW ow.ly/fyuF30kzof9

When you receive a rejection, don't insult the person who sent it. Just because *this* piece of work isn't right for them doesn't mean they won't want to work w/ you on the next. By insulting them, all you're doing is guaranteeing that you never get that chance. #querytip #subtip

I've seen the occasional literary agency requiring exclusivity if they request your manuscript. Unless they gave you an R&R and asked for it temporarily, that's dumb. Writers, ignore that. #querytip

Do: Send us sample pages when you query; I love to get a sense of your writing.

Don't: Send said sample pages (or query letter) via GoogleDoc or file we have to download. I am paranoid about spam/phishing and this makes me not want to read. #querytip

#QueryTip No need to send a query to me as an exclusive. I expect and want you to query other agents. You deserve the best representation for your work, be it me or someone else. Query far and wide to find the right fit for you. #amquerying

Hi folks, please make sure you include your name somewhere in your query letter. Thanks! #querytip

Is this nonfiction? Are they critical to the story? If they aren't critical to the story and the progression of the story I'm not sure you need to include the information in the query. Would it need to be on cover copy? #querytip #askagent

Let's say you had multiple offers for a project, picked an agent, & told the others NO. If over time things go sour with your chosen one and that relationship ends, you can query the other agents again with a future project. It's a business. I don't feel jilted. #querytip

I’ve read no less than 7 submissions today that start with a character waking up.
You are better than this.
#SlushInsight #querytip

Note to querying authors: our system allows us to see your submission history. So when you query one of us and then two days later query someone else in the agency we know. #SlushInsight #querytip

I love classic tropes-they work for a reason. But if you're going to do something classic, make sure to put your own unique twist on it. I'm seeing a lot of stuff in my inbox that's been done the same way a million times. Find a way to break out old themes in new ways! #querytip

If one editor at @anaiahpress rejects, please do not query another editor. A no from one is a no from all. #querytip

#subtip #querytip - your synopsis of your book shouldn't be longer than the excerpt of your work in your query. I really don't want to read ten pages of synopsis, you can usually do that in a paragraph or two, unless it's a graphic novel or similar.

Pretty please, let agents know if you have an offer (even if you're withdrawing bc you've found your perfect match). It sucks to start falling for a project only to learn it was recently rep'd. My query system has a spot for that, and I keep messages open. #querytip #amquerying

PEOPLE! Some agents want endings revealed in the synopsis. Some don't.

THIS IS WHY YOU RESEARCH AND TAILOR SUBMISSIONS ACCORDINGLY!

Stop acting like publishing is one size fits all. #amwriting #amediting #amquerying #querytip

#QueryTip = yes, it's 100% ok to say, "I don't have any books published yet" in your query letter to me!

Don't be shy about being new - the vast majority of my clients are debut writers.
#debut
#agenting

When #amquerying fiction, you don’t need to talk about marketing, platform, etc. Describe the characters and plot, add a short bio, and you’re done. #querytip

Fast way to get rejected? Tell me you need a response asap because you want to submit to someone else. #querytip.