Once more fighting the submissions snark, because the people who need to hear it won't pay any attention! #followguidelines #querytip

#QueryTip = rather than saying, "after X, heroine was forced to do Y" say "after X, heroine does Y." It's a small change but better writing.

Talking negatively about yourself in a query is not the way to win over an agent. Neither is boasting how fantastic you are. #querytip

Hey writers! We're running a query critique contest this week on @alloyent. Check out the rules here: alloyentertainment.com/?p=23827 #querytip

A writer should have at least 1-3 projects in the works at any given point. #querytip #writetip

careful of posing questions in your queries, because if you're attempting to elicit a response from me, the answer might be "no" #querytip

Submission special snowflakes' flurries take extra time & energy. But they don't realize it, because SPECIAL SNOWFLAKE. #pubtip #querytip

In fact, do not query me. As of yet I not an agent. Follow the submission guidelines on the Seymour Agency website. #querytip

Don't query me through my website. #querytip

Footnotes in your query letter probably aren't necessary. #querytip #querytips

I know it's tempting to respond to form rejections. Refrain. In no situation is it a good idea. #querytip

Conferences are great places to connect with agents. Just don't go following them around. Stalking isn't cool! #querytip

A number of queriers answer rejection with hostility. If an agent doesn't respond, don't be offended. It's for the agent's sanity. #querytip

If we asked you to query us, def. do so and remind us it's a requested query! But remember query ≠ emailing the full manuscript #querytip

Don't send me just one poem. Especially since I don't rep poetry. #querytip #querytips

My primary focus is adult romance & YA. Most current wishlist/sub info is always on my personal website rachelmbrooks.com/p/submission-g… #querytip

Many agents' wishlists are in flux depending on changing market, tastes, client list. Posts & interviews date quickly. #querytip #writers

I have a #querytip series on my website! Let me know what you’d like to see next. You can read all the posts here: bit.ly/1uwGmwV

Seeing a lot of YA projects with the main character having a deadly illness. I wonder why! #querytip

Instead, show you've done your research by following the guidelines and writing an amazing query letter #querytip