CC'ing me and 50 other agents is not how you query agents. Or anyone. Stop it. #querytip

Don't tell me how you wrote your novel. Tell me about your novel. #fiction #querytip

"To interested parties" immediately makes me disinterested. Don't just seek an agent. Seek the right agent for you. #querytip

When you query, be sure you know your audience/genre. Do your research. Especially if audience is younger readers. #querytip

Writing your query as your protagonist and never mentioning your genre is a great recipe for WTF. #querytip

How to query literary agents with a nonfiction project: bit.ly/1C0FUJo #querytip #publishing

So many misspellings of my name. If I've received your query, you've at least been able to do it once. Proofread before you send. #querytip

#Querytip please narrow the genre down it cannot be all things in all categories. If it is #epicfail

#querytip there is a difference between porn and erotic romance. If you're unclear look it up before querying. #please

All nonfiction books require a book proposal. #querytip

You don't need to put the date on your query letter, especially if it doesn't match your email's automatic date stamp. #querytip

Overly wordy queries make me think overly wordy manuscript. Query's purpose is to make me want more, not to tell me everything. #querytip

AGENT MONDAY post: What makes query letters work? If you buy books, you know the answer! #querytip #literaryagent bit.ly/1OqM8b8

#querytip Please don't use a company to send me a query, I want to hear your voice. #petpeeve

Like your book, your query needs structure. Random sentences addressing random plot points don't work. Learn to write a query. #querytip

I research authors before offering representation, and I expect you do the same before querying. #querytip #subtip

Yes, demons are the ultimate baddies, but so many queries come in where demons are villains "just because". Give them a purpose. #querytip

If you get an offer of rep, it’s courtesy to inform agents considering you (preferably before accepting, but minimum upon accept) #querytip

If you know which LPA agent you want to query, you can email him/her directly. General sub email addy for if you do not know who. #querytip

As I read queries today, thought I'd mention my #querytip roundup ICYMI earlier this week: rachelmbrooks.com/2015/03/winter… (And happy Saturday!)