I automatically delete emails with unrequested attachments. Your query letter won't be read. #querytip

Way too many queries lately have been sent with unrequested attachments. If agency guidelines say no attachments, don't send any. #querytip

Please don't pitch your YA novel as the "ideal read for teens with their ADD tendencies." I mean... just don't do it. #QueryTip

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Saying your novel has "one really great female character" does not make me believe it's misogyny-free. #querytip

#querytip You know how weird & uncomfortable it is when ppl refer to self in 3rd person? Equally - opening query speaking as character😁

Authors! I'm glad lots of you have multiple books written. Don't send 4 of 'em backtoback with under a minute between each email… #querytip

Making up words = awesome (especially in SFF worlds!) Unpronounceable names like Xqcasrlyirz* = not so awesome #querytip #pubtip

Sometimes people mention in their query that they're waiting to hear from me before sending more queries out. DON'T DO THAT. #querytip

If you've already pubbed your book, I probably can't do anything for that same book. So, query first please. #querytip

Unless it's a Twitter pitch event, pitching me here is never going to work. #querytip #protip

#querytip Agents & editors have different roles. When you query an agent your project should be sub ready.

I'm not sure where it says I'm interested in YA -- I'm not saying I'm not -- but I'd like to see where this is. #querytip

I've seen too many character in pain opening scenes today. Something else? #querytip

Taking 15 years to write a book is not a badge of honor. So, don't treat it like one. #querytip

Titles: I won't reject based on a bad title, but sometimes I'll request from a so-so query based on a really good, intriguing one. #querytip

"The manuscript is presently half written. I prefer to confer with an agent regarding plans for the second half." Nope, nope, nope #querytip

What you shouldn't do is tell me that there's a HUGE market for the book and then fail to tell me what those are. No brainier. #querytip

When you query it's a good idea to tell me what the intended audiences/ markets for the book are. #querytip

Substance of the book, who the audience is and why you are the best person to write the book. #querytip