#QueryTip: We always tell authors to be sure to include their hook in the book blurb. But it is just as important... fb.me/6rh8UjjdM

One thing we don't represent: weird racist rants disguised as book proposals. You got one. Don't send it to us please.
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A debut scifi/fantasy over 100,000 words is a hard sell. #querytip #agenting

IF you're going to send me an Exclusive (which you really don't need to do), please let me know why you chose to do so. #querytip

For me, it's typically a good idea to focus on character in your query rather than setting and general "cool stuff". #querytip

I love a story that can make me laugh, even if it's a depressing horror novel! #querytip #agenting #HumorIsEverywhere

I've received SO MANY great queries I can't stop requesting material! So far I have five partials to review. Keep it up everyone! #querytip

Writers, PLEASE, don't send queries as exclusives. You're doing yourself a disservice. #querytip

You can name your characters ANYTHING. But why choose a celeb's name? It's distracting. #querytip #writing

Here's a #YA #writetip: Try to avoid using the "Just kidding... not really" construction -- especially in your opening. #querytip

For an agency made up of all women, we sure get a lot of queries addressed "Dear Sirs". That's easy research. #querytip

Before you submit, Google your title to make sure it's not the same as another--maybe very famous--book. #querytip

Agents get many excellent queries from from writers who've done their homework & honed their craft. That's why we're selecive #querytip

Follow the guidelines, please. Doesn't make U an appealing prospect if U ignore the 1st piece of professional advice we give you. #querytip

A synopsis in lieu of query doesn't work. If U can't make UR book sound great in 1-page letter why do U think I'll be able to? #querytip

Don't spend 1st 2 paragraphs of UR query trying to cozy up to an agent. They're reading UR query, don't waste UR audience #querytip

.@k_writes put together a great list of literary agents looking for Contemporary YA submissions! kimgraff.com/2015/01/17/age… #querytip #yalit

Just an FYI to queriers. I can see your Google+ pictures. Do with that information what you will. #querytip

Please please please address the right agent. I know we all make mistakes, but this one's pretty hard to ignore. #querytip

Avoid backstory in the first page at all costs! #querytip