#querytip Review agent preferences before you query. Sending agents queries for genres that they do not rep is a waste of time.

#querytip Spend time telling the agent about your story and not why the agent shouldn't pass on your story. #Sell your story

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Where do I read a majority of queries? My phone. Avoid nuance and flourishes. Capture me before I swipe back to Twitter. #querytip

Again, CC'ing a dozen agents on your query is a no-no. Got it? #querytip #commonsensefail #SpamIsLame

#Querytip: Don't describe your ms as a "fiction novel." A novel is a work of fiction, by definition. #petpeeves #amreading

ICYMI earlier this month, here’s a list of what you need to include in your manuscript synopsis: mariavicente.com/post/126500337… #querytip #writing

Life is about attitude. Live yours. Love yours. Be brave. Write. #querytip http://t.co/RkWiXnvlSl

Calling me a dream agent in a query; I'll allow it. Flattery, it won't get you everywhere but it might result in a smile. #querytip

Getting ready to send out queries? Here’s what you should put in your author bio: mariavicente.com/post/101845409… #querytip

Have seen a few very, very short query letters/synopses. A synopsis especially needs to be more than one paragraph long. #querytip

#querytip It's hard for an agent to be enthused if you negate your own writing or experience when querying #sell me.

#querytip Check agent preferences before sending submissions. Agents that do not rep non-fiction will be #autopass in most cases. Time waste

Referring to a protag as "colored"/"Oriental" in a query REALLY makes me question how much thought you put into diverse rep. Think!#querytip

Six technical things to remember when formatting your query letter: mariavicente.com/post/113950763… #querytip

Authors! I'm sorry, but I can't give feedback on why I passed (if it's a query, that is). There aren't enough hours in the day! #querytip

Typo in the first line of your query: not good. Please proofread before you hit send. #querytip

"Although my book isn't exactly what you're looking f—"

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Oh, writers: please avoid crazy fonts, aka typographic red flags! Times New Roman never hurt anyone. #querytip #bancomicsans #bancourier

#Querytip pay attention to word count, 235K words for a contemporary romance is a red flag for me #editing try to come in at 80-90K Oooo