"I've just completed a novel" is a bit of a red flag, makes me think you haven't revised. #querytip

Don't copy and paste your query and or sample five pages. Actually, just make sure it's not obvious, because THAT is tacky. #querytip

Emailing me ten pages of your manuscript does not a query make. #querytip #CareAboutYourDreams #ResearchYourDreams #YoureNotSpecial

Your emailed query should not be identical to your mailed query. "Attached," not "enclosed." "Below," not "on the next page." #querytip

"Deer Agent." Do deer need agents now? Fucking everyone is writing a book these days. #querytip #deerthesedays

Don’t query until ur ready to send the full ms or proposal. For all you know one second after you click send I’ll request either. #querytip

"Dear Agent." I've been called worse. #querytip

Don't rely on agents clicking a link for more info. Present your book & platform within your query. #querytip

Don't reject rejection! buff.ly/1EGfNtY Stellar #writingtip #querytip #pubtip from @MarcieColleen1

Follow. Submission. Guidelines. It's a test of sorts. Take the five minutes -- seconds? -- to look up an agent's guidelines. #querytip #DOit

Oh, another misspelled title in the subject line. Please proofread everything you send. For your own good. #querytip

Don't insult ANYONE or ANYTHING in a query. Keep it positive and professional. Maybe I like dressing up as a leprechaun too. #querytip

Lying in a query isn't a good idea. Even if you don't get caught, which you will, just don't do it. Okay? #querytip

Advice on the query letter by yours truly: relentlesswriters.blogspot.com/2015/03/query-… #pubtip #askagent #querytip #amquerying

I appreciate all of the queries sent each day. Please see my guidelines here:
publishersmarketplace.com/members/LisaHa… #querytip

Helpful article on comp titles: authornews.penguinrandomhouse.com/comp-titles-an… #writing #querytip

If your query starts with "I have a book that's 85% done," STOP right there. Don't send. You're not ready yet. Write the last 15%! #querytip

Make sure your science “fiction” premise is not already science “fact”. Otherwise your whole plot will go haywire. #querytip #writetip

Although this advice is for resume cover letters, the tips work for queries as well: slate.com/articles/video… #querytip #askagent

#pubtip #querytip Double-check that you don't have typos in your subject line of your email.