I understand that writers use pseudonyms. Why not create an email account for queries that uses the same pseudonym? #querytip

Show me how awesome your book is, but that does not mean use excerpts instead of a query. I want a query. 3 paragraphs. GMC. #querytip

Tip o' the day - don't start your pb query with the "lesson" your pb ms is sharing . . . BOORRIINNGG!!! #querytip

#querytip I'm sure you've heard this 1M times... show don't tell. In a query don't tell me the book is awesome. Show me why I should read.

#querytip a cliche is a cliche either way you slice it. Stay away from old expressions. Come up with your own words to say what you mean.

#querytip If you're including a synopsis in your submission package make sure that it's a complete synopsis. Don't end it with questions.

#querytip Research is imperative when you want to sell your work. You need to know your genre, find the right agent, and know the market.

#Querytip on Memoirs... be sure that you tell the agent why your story is special, what is the hook, and why people would want to read it.

#querytip if you have been trying to sell the same MS for five years now, maybe it's time to put this one aside and write something new.

That said, I reply to all queries! If you haven't heard back from me four weeks after querying me, it's always okay to follow up. #querytip

Today's #querytip: put your book's title in yr query's subject line. I get tons of emails just titled "Query"; easy to skip one by accident.

Reminder: a legitimate agent will never ask you for money #litagent #querytip #pubtip

An excellent hook makes your query A+. bit.ly/VQsHRA #querytip

Agents round up their best tips: "Query Letter Basics" ow.ly/JNDfa via @writersdigest #querytip

We see SO MANY queries in Jan. and Feb.; Mar and Apr can be a bit quieter. If you've been waiting, now's the time to hit send! #querytip

Don't query me twice for the same project. I do actually keep track of who submitted what and when. #querytip

I wonder why aspiring authors do not address a query letter to whom they are querying? It is an automatic delete for me. #querytip

Two weeks left to send your queries for this round of open subs! Seriously, though, don't rush your projects in. We'll open again! #querytip

For me, never end a query with a choice that isn't one: "...must chose between fighting corrupt evil or losing the one he loves" #querytip

Actually, unless it's a REALLY tough choice, don't end a query with that sort of statement at all. #querytip #myopinion