A #querytip worth repeating: don't forget to include genre and word count. Too easily overlooked! Don't overlook it!

Want a new publisher? Check your contract termination clause before you start querying agents to rep your published book. #querytip

It's okay if you don't have any writing credits, but there's no need to tell us that. Focus on ur book, not what you haven't done. #querytip

please don't tell me that you don't know how to categorize your novel. It just makes me sigh wearily #querytip

Do NOT wait until an agent requests it to write your synopsis. Synopses will attempt to foil you at every step, so have 1 ready! #querytip

On the blog: Why you want an agent who reads: bit.ly/Q6ttrr #querytip #pubtip

You figure this #querytip would be obvious, but I get so many of these: if you don't speak English, don't write a book in English

PART FIVE of the #JustPitchIt free query workshop is up! wp.me/p1xY6v-hl #amwriting #querytip #PrizeVault-open

Never turn down a #querytip! @gemma_cooper is on the blog today: jennybent.blogspot.com/2014/04/making…

Be sincere in your query. Brown-nosing and cookie cutter compliments will get you nowhere. #Querytip

If you are querying the first book in a series, please be sure to mention that! #querytip

PART FOUR of the free query workshop is now up and reading for comments! wp.me/p1xY6v-hi #amwriting #querytip #JustPitchIt

Be aware of the news. What's popular? What can you do to your novel that can make it more modern? #Querytip

Depth. Psychological. Emotional. Heartbreaking. #Querytip

Hungry for new projects. Looking for novels that relate to our surroundings TODAY. #Querytip

Don't forget to do your query workshop homework! wp.me/p1xY6v-he #amwriting #JustPitchIt #querytip http://t.co/2ZQ7QajiBb

Limit the characters you address in your query. It's best to show us the most important character's (MC) story only. #querytip

When you receive a rejection, accept it and move on. Asking an agent/editor to reconsider is like asking the IRS not to audit you. #querytip

A Synopsis Checklist bit.ly/1g1YFhJ via @ibelieveinstory #amwriting #querytip

Verbosity and long-windedness in your query is, in fact, not helping your query. Try to keep things concise by being concise. #querytip :-)