You’re only a writer if you write. If you want to be a writer, but not put in the time & effort to write, you’re a fool. #querytip #writetip

*sigh* Please double space, please use 12 point font #querytip

#Querytip Just read the most awesome sub a mystery, made me say OMG! #yesplease Crossing fingers that the story follows query goodness

#querytip If agent passes on story. Don't take it personally,we can't pick all. Not a good plan to respond to pass with a neg. comment

#querytip It's always a good idea to research/read books in the genre that you write.

#querytip for me, an automatic decline would be a query with just a link to website or Amazon.

#querytip most agencies have a "no attachment" policy. It's always best to check before hitting send.

#querytip Please remember to include your name and contact information! I will often get queries from authors with no name.

#QueryTip: Please follow all of our query guidelines (mcintoshandotis.com/submissions/) and submit only to the agent who best fits your book!

Subtext is saying something without saying it. Your story should breathe subtext. Otherwise, you're preaching. #querytip #writetip

Young adults aren't mysterious creatures hiding in shadows. If you don't remember what it was like as a YA, don't write YA. #querytip

You can't use excerpts from rejections as cover blurbs. #querytip

#querytip Love queries that have great hook, captures attention with brief description,stands out above all others. Make us want your story!

#querytip Dear (agent name- not mine), lots of kudos, you're the only agent for me, first choice, Yada, Yada. I bet 30 others received same.

#querytip Finding subs where writer tries to fit more than one story in query. Lacks strong hook, all over the place, unfocused.

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When you search for your query in Gmail, turn off Highlight before you copy/paste into a new submission. #querytip

Today’s second #QueryTip: Your pitch shouldn’t give away the ending. Leave out some details. Make me want to read the MS. #inboxinsights

Today’s first #QueryTip: Don’t open with an excerpt from your manuscript. Write a pitch. #inboxinsights

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