Leave the word "learns" out of your #query unless it moves a mystery forward. Emotional development is not a plot. #querytip

Fantasy doesn't need fairies, talking dogs or wizards shooting talking dogs at people to be fantastic. The best fantasy is realism #querytip

Oops! I mean does NOT need fairies, etc. #querytip

(Hero)ines are made, not born. No real growth if your MC is destined to be the Holy Defender. Success is guaranteed and no fun. #querytip

#QueryTip 7: Keep your query positive. Do not over share. Do not tell the agent that you've been pitching without... fb.me/6LprMzHI2

You still shouldn't pay some stranger to query on your behalf. In case you think that changed from last week. #querytip

Plz research the agents you're going to query. Make sure they represent your genre. You'll be less likely of insta-rejection. #querytip

Make your world stand out by avoiding tropes. But, don’t be pretentious @ it. Using Tolkien elves as "Forest Walkers" is lame. #querytip

The first page is the most important in your manuscript. The query is as important. You don’t wing your finals. Don’t wing this. #querytip

#QueryTip 6: Your first few pages - min 3 - must be the best work you can possibly put together ever. Most agents... fb.me/3A01Aj1cU

#QueryTip 5: Your last paragraph should be about you. Your writer's bio with something personal that makes you stand out.

#querytip 4: Your query letter should tell the reader the genre and word count and title even if a tentative one.... fb.me/1ILGbEZO6

#Querytip 3: Brilliant writing alone will not usually get you noticed. Think about your concept and show the... fb.me/6J7TccxcQ

#Querytip 2: Think of your query letter as your chance to hook them with your creativity. Make them want to know what will happen next.

#Querytip: Following guidelines isn't optional. They are not suggestions, they are requirements. If you fail to... fb.me/77wUpSzwd

Soo... Comparing Literary Agents to Ebola in the first line of your actual query is not a good idea. #pubtip #querytip :/

Flawed characters are real/relatable. Readers love a heroine/hero they can relate to. For every strength, give a weakness. #querytip

Thanks for having me, @TheLiteraryMom! --> Interview with literary agent @RachMBrooks. wp.me/p1UxT4-pK #querytip #writetip

Character deaths need a purpose. Give a character a bad death, expect anger from readers. Give them a good death and expect cheers #querytip

Your first book should be self-contained. Trilogies aren't guaranteed. Agents want to read a book with a satisfying end. #querytip