Your subject line is valuable real estate, and putting my name in it does nothing for you. Mention your genre/title/hook instead. #querytip

#querytip: Don't offer an exclusive unless asked for one...and be skeptical of anyone who does ask. Exclusives benefit the agent, not you!

#QueryTip = don't do this, "...well, if you've read this far into my query I'm impressed." #agenting #pubtip

Know the difference between science fiction and fantasy. There is a huge difference, and you should know it. #querytip #writetip

Query personalization is nice if genuine but it's not necessary. Don't force it, e.g. "I think we'd be a great fit bc you rep YA." #querytip

When to Follow Up With Literary Agents While Querying: mariavicente.com/post/120013409… #askagent #querytip #querying #writerwednesday

#querytip Don't send a 2nd email to correct a mistake ("I left out the word count, sorry, here it is!") I prob didn't notice, but now I do.

Here's an query tip: spell the agent's name correctly! Seriously.
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If you're going to write about a subject you should probably know the actual terminology for said subject. #querytip

I can't lie, I love some meta in my fiction. It's usually just funny. #querytip

Struggling with your opening pages? 50 agents weigh in on what works (and doesn't) for them: chasingthecrazies.wordpress.com/the-f3/ #querytip @atrueblood5

#QueryTip: Why you should NOT make your query stand out: sabasulaiman.com/#/blog/play_it…

Great advice from an editor on how to know if your ms is ready. #pubtip #writetip #querytip #slushpile twitter.com/maseditor/stat…

Rookie query letter mistake: pitching themes instead of pitching plot. Themes don't win over readers, plot & character do. #querytip

Lots of YA queries with teen guy described as mysterious, moody, etc. It's stronger to show he has characterization beyond this! #querytip

Replies from writers that they already got an agent or deal is a mix of congrats & why didn't you withdraw query from agents w/ it?#querytip

Your query shouldn't read like a history lesson. I went to school already. I read nonfiction for history. Give me conflict! #querytip

I concur. Although PDFs are acceptable, please submit your work as a word doc if poss. #askagent #pubtip #querytip twitter.com/maseditor/stat…

The term "fictional novel" should not be in your query as it is redundant. By definition, a novel is a work of fiction! #querytip

Time and setting are characters, too, so be VERY aware of this when you're querying. #querytip twitter.com/LZats/status/6…