Gordon Warnock
@gordonwarnock
Literary Agent
Founding partner @FuseLiterary representing commercial and literary fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels. #VoteLibraries
12 MSWL
130 Tips

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

Lane Heymont
@LaneHeymont
Literary Agent
Literary Agent. Connoisseur of horror, schadenfreude, and caffeine. Founder of @TheTobiasAgency . Opinions are my own. (he/him)
65 MSWL
2 AskAgent
477 Tips

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

Lane Heymont
@LaneHeymont
Literary Agent
Literary Agent. Connoisseur of horror, schadenfreude, and caffeine. Founder of @TheTobiasAgency . Opinions are my own. (he/him)
65 MSWL
2 AskAgent
477 Tips

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

Gordon Warnock
@gordonwarnock
Literary Agent
Founding partner @FuseLiterary representing commercial and literary fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels. #VoteLibraries
12 MSWL
130 Tips

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

Gordon Warnock
@gordonwarnock
Literary Agent
Founding partner @FuseLiterary representing commercial and literary fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels. #VoteLibraries
12 MSWL
130 Tips

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

Lane Heymont
@LaneHeymont
Literary Agent
Literary Agent. Connoisseur of horror, schadenfreude, and caffeine. Founder of @TheTobiasAgency . Opinions are my own. (he/him)
65 MSWL
2 AskAgent
477 Tips

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

Gordon Warnock
@gordonwarnock
Literary Agent
Founding partner @FuseLiterary representing commercial and literary fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels. #VoteLibraries
12 MSWL
130 Tips

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

Gordon Warnock
@gordonwarnock
Literary Agent
Founding partner @FuseLiterary representing commercial and literary fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels. #VoteLibraries
12 MSWL
130 Tips

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

Ella Kennen
@EllaTalks
Literary Agent
Kidlit, graphic novel, and NF Literary Agent @CorvisieroLit , #WeNeedDiverseBooks advocate, writer of #pubtips /#querytips and blogger @RateYourStory
51 Queries
27 Tips
Lane Heymont
@LaneHeymont
Literary Agent
Literary Agent. Connoisseur of horror, schadenfreude, and caffeine. Founder of @TheTobiasAgency . Opinions are my own. (he/him)
65 MSWL
2 AskAgent
477 Tips

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

Michelle Richter
@Michrichter1
Literary Agent
@FuseLiterary Senior Agent. Murder=my fave. @PacePublishing alum. @SINCNational member. She/her. Query Manager link: QueryMe.Online/MichelleRichter
51 MSWL
9 AskAgent
1575 Queries
72 Tips

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

Lane Heymont
@LaneHeymont
Literary Agent
Literary Agent. Connoisseur of horror, schadenfreude, and caffeine. Founder of @TheTobiasAgency . Opinions are my own. (he/him)
65 MSWL
2 AskAgent
477 Tips

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

Lane Heymont
@LaneHeymont
Literary Agent
Literary Agent. Connoisseur of horror, schadenfreude, and caffeine. Founder of @TheTobiasAgency . Opinions are my own. (he/him)
65 MSWL
2 AskAgent
477 Tips

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

Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips
Lisa Hagan
@LisaHaganLit
Literary Agent
Lisa Hagan Literary and Lisa Hagan Books. Agent for over 25 years, specializing in non-fiction. Creating powerful art through words. Spiritual Activist.
20 Tips

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

Shannon Hassan
@ShannonHassan
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency @MarsalLyonLit ; Board member @DairyArts .
14 MSWL
11 Tips
Patricia Nelson
@patricianels
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, representing YA & MG fiction (all genres), women's fiction & romance. She/her.
70 MSWL
2 Queries
94 Tips

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

Lane Heymont
@LaneHeymont
Literary Agent
Literary Agent. Connoisseur of horror, schadenfreude, and caffeine. Founder of @TheTobiasAgency . Opinions are my own. (he/him)
65 MSWL
2 AskAgent
477 Tips

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

Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips

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

Michelle Richter
@Michrichter1
Literary Agent
@FuseLiterary Senior Agent. Murder=my fave. @PacePublishing alum. @SINCNational member. She/her. Query Manager link: QueryMe.Online/MichelleRichter
51 MSWL
9 AskAgent
1575 Queries
72 Tips

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