I love rule breakers, but if you break the rules of writing, you've got to do it well. Execution is key. #querytip

.@jamerrson is a huge believer in this! #querytip

Please, please do us a favor and put the manuscript name in the document title. I beg of you. #querytip

Writers, please read and follow guidelines. Mine clearly state that attachments are not accepted. If you don't get a reply to your query, that's why #querytip My guidelines: jdlit.com/marie-lamba

#subtip #querytip - your very short novel about a college aged protagonist is :::probably::: not for middle grade, which is an age category for readers aged 8-12. It's very important to do your research, friends.

Monthly reminder. Unsolicited quieres sent to my email will be deleted unread. It’s in your best interest to follow my submission guidelines. My form is set up to organize my response time, so you get an answer in a timely manner. #querytip

Dunham Literary is back open to queries! Send your query letter and first five pages to query@dunhamlit.com . No attachments, please!
#newyear #querytip

Words agents dread seeing in a query: "My manuscript is amazing; there isn't anything like it."

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Got any other words you can use to describe your manuscript? #querytip

Important #querytip. When the agent you queried has 100s of queries to answer, & your query doesn't state what the plot is or what the stakes are, it's an auto pass from me. That's kind of difficult to swallow & I hate to do it, but I don't have time to dig for it at that point.

Personalization is better when you point to the elements of your book you think I'll love based on your impression of my taste (from MSWL, PM, Twitter), instead of letting me know we share a favorite movie or TV show. Remember, you're pitching your book, not your taste! #querytip

First #querytip of 2019! Word count is much more helpful to provide in a query letter than page count. (Think about it, depending on the font, size, spacing, etc. the same number of words could take up a range of page lengths.)

Guess what? I'M OPEN FOR QUERIES AGAIN!!! Be sure to check my profile and MSWL page for all the lovelies I'm hunting ❤️ #querytip #amquerying manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/kait…

Wondering why agents hold onto manuscripts for months only to reject them? Sometimes, not offering representation can be as hard a decision as offering. #querytip

Yearly #amagenting stats for 2018! #querytip #amquerying

Total queries: 2,483

Total requested: 115

Today is the last day to submit queries to me before the holidays! I'll be closed to queries 12/22-1/6. Thanks! #querytip #amagenting

(I have a bunch of querying resources for you too.) #querytip mariavicente.com/blog-posts/

#Querytip I would suggest adding your title to the subject line of your query email. (Ex: Query for TITLE) Sometimes a title catches my eye and I'll read it immediately! #amquerying #querytrenches

Whoa, please don't insert a screenshot or image of your query in the body of an email. I cannot read it, so small, thick glasses (!!!). Readability is bare minimum for queries, and you have to expect that it's no good if someone needs to ZOOM to read your work. #subtip #querytip

Don’t make this mistake when querying! #Amquerying #querytip #pubtip

Very seriously, loves, please don't spam people. Sending your query to every inbox at an agency multiple times can be very overwhelming & isn't the way to establish good rapport. I promise, emailing 1 person is enough. #subtip #querytip