This is why you don't use non-standard fonts in your MS. There's no way to read this.
(Double space, 12 pt, Times New Roman is your friend)
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Loves, I love you, but please don't ask me to teach you how to write a type of book in submissions. you can google that, and I am not your agent yet. If an agent gives you advice, use it. Please don't expect it. #subtip #querytip

I'm getting a ton of Beauty and the Beast retellings right now, FYI. Was it the live-action movie? #querytip

Heyo, #subtip #querytip - maybe don't put in your submission you chose an agent to query at that agency bc that agent is interested in original & different stories. That... implies the other agents at the company (me, the kid in submissions lol) likes... derivative, same stories?

#amquerying #querytip As annoying as it is to get a form rejection, you want your future agent to use their time wisely, advancing your career—not wasting hours personalizing rejections.

I just want to remind writers that your agent SHOULD NOT be charging you for services. That's a big red flag.

I happily help my authors with anything they need and I only get paid AFTER they get paid for their book.
#amquerying #querytip #askagent #amagenting #writingcommunity

#querytip: A cool pitch only works if it's accurate! Be careful not to set false expectations of what your book is about. For ex: don't pitch your query as a battle of wits against a murderer if it's actually a romance with a man falsely accused--those are very different books!

Don't be afraid to let the query letter force you back to the manuscript. Can you write a stronger query that might actually change the path of the manuscript? Take a look. #querytip

Some really smart advice for writers looking to break into traditional publishing by @LaniForbes mindymcginnis.com/blog/lani-forb… #writingadvice #querytip

How to Submit Picture Books youtu.be/vRKB_Qi2TgU via @YouTube #QueryTip

OH adding to this #querytip - if it is a fantasy, it is not "Contemporary YA." Ghosts, elves, aliens, etc... all fantasy. If you don't see YA Fantasy as an available genre, please don't just select any YA genre.

#querytip #WritingCommunity Don't be afraid to let your excitement show in your query. It is our first introduction to you and your book, and telling us what's great about it (or why you felt strongly that you were the right author for it) sets the mood a little.

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Your query is a sample of how it will be for agents to work with you. Remember to be professional, polished, enthusiastic, and provide all requested information. Skipping required parts of a query form doesn't inspire confidence.

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Please make sure your query matches the genre selected. If it says adult fantasy but is YA fantasy, that will get a rejection. Agents DO notice.

I hate that I have to say this again but...#querytip please don't send agents you've queried expensive gifts!!! It scares us and makes us feel awkward!!!!!!!

#Querytip When doing personalization, make sure you are referencing things that we want you to find on our profiles or social media, and not things from our personal lives/past that have nothing to do with our jobs. Boundaries people!

Book titles are important!
They should:
-tell what the book’s about
-pitch your book
-intrugue the reader
-irony if possible

Hunger Games

Scrolling through a slush pile is a lot like seeing book spines on shelves. Grab the reader w/ that title!
#writing #amquerying #querytip

Remember to tell a little about you in your query and include any relevant writing experience. It's 100% okay if you haven't published anywhere yet, but we love to hear if you're a member of SCBWI, have published in your college magazine, etc. We want to know you! #querytip

SO MUCH THIS! #amagenting #querytip #amquerying

January queriers you are killing me. So many really interesting stories, but I can’t ask for them all 😭
You’re making this really tough in the best way. Nice work! ❤️
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