Don't think of writing the query as the next step. Work on it before you work on the manuscript and during. Does the manuscript still match the vision you had with your query? Does the query need to change with the ms? #querytip

The art of writing a query is as much a part of your career in writing as writing the manuscript. Work on your query as you would your manuscript. Take time each week to hone & craft your blurb. #querytip

An agent's earnings are commission-based. Offering to pay more in commissions or an upfront fee for editing is not needed & any agent accepting a deal is unethical. If you have the means to offer this to an agent there are many editors worthy of hire. #querytip

When querying nonfiction platform is critical and often the first thing I look for. Tell me who you are and what makes you special. #StPatricksDay #querytip #NF

#querytip We like spoilers. We want to know what your protagonist needs to overcome! That usually the most unique part of your story, so don't hide it from us.

A Day In The Life of a Literary Agent (Or The Reason They Haven't Read Your Submission Yet) #querytip #askagent #tiredbunny marycmoore.com/index.php/2019…

#Querying? Here are the top four misconceptions that writers have about landing a literary agent.

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Some advice based on a problem I've been seeing in a lot of queries lately: a good place to start is to make sure that by the time I've finished reading it I know the main character's name (no, really) & what *personal* stake they have in whatever the conflict is. #querytip

I totally forgot that I did this but hey it holds up #querytip

#querytip I’ve just deleted several queries in my email without reading any of them. Please follow submission guidelines. I don’t accept queries via email but am happy to receive them via QM: QueryMe.Online/Saritza

Never apologize in your query letter. We know you're nervous about putting your words out there. (Though, promise, we agents aren't that scary.. mostly..) Starting out with an apology it doesn't inspire confidence. Be a badass when you hit send! #querytip #pubtip #amquerying

Just a reminder that all Writers House Junior agents also read queries for senior agents--meaning we often know when you query more than one of us concurrently. Please follow submission guidelines! #querytip

Tailoring your queries to each agent is great! Just make sure you proofread and always update your placeholders - “blah blah blah” works as represented title fillers in draft, but fill that in properly before you send 😳😂 #querytip

Agent @ericsmithrocks shares the original query letter with commentary for @boycebabbles debut, THE FIFTEEN WONDERS OF DANIEL GREEN! bit.ly/2HsQSl1 #querytip #amquerying

On a side note, I read every single submission that comes my way so I do notice if the same project comes my way again! #amagenting #querytip

I know ppl are excited to send their work, but plz don't send the same project so soon after a rejection. If I reject something and then the same project is sent to me a week later, it's going to be very clear that not enough substantial changes were made #amagenting #querytip

Just a reminder that if you've queried me and have been offered representation, or accepted an offer elsewhere, please let me know. Don't waste my time. Thanks! #querytip

Monday querying PSA, in passive voice: if I don't formally request a MS, if the full is sent to me anyway, and then I am nudged for a reply before our usual consideration window is up, I will probably be less charitably inclined to speed my read. #querytip

#agenttip #querytip I’ve been getting a lot of DMs w/unsolicited queries so I need to get some things off my chest. Please follow the proper methods when querying & make sure you read the submission guidelines. It’s your job as writers to be thorough & to be ready BEFORE querying

For all those working on a "trendy" manuscript, agent @msmariavicente says to focus on what makes your story different. #pubtip #querytip