Don’t spend your time explaining how fabulous your book and/or writing is. SHOW us with a great query and even better writing. #querytip

Querying an agent? Check their twitter for any tips or submission calls. Check out Nicole @NicLitAgent & Mary Sue's @AgentMarySue #querytip

Don’t send ur query out when u finish it, or even an hour after. Take a break and come back to it later. Double check everything. #querytip

#querytip email yourself a copy of your query letter before you send it out. That way you can see exactly how it's going to look to an agent

Think of your query letter as copy on the back of a book – you don’t have to describe the whole story. #querytip

Share your query with a friend who hasn’t read your book. Capturing interest of someone with no advance knowledge is key. #querytip

Leave us wanting more, not wondering, "huh?" (conciseness > vagueness) #querytip

Know what's new in your genre. What are people reading? Also, the classics. If anything, just to be able to chitchat w/ others. #querytip

Also, if we don’t want to rep your story why would we want to steal it? #querytip

We are not going to steal your story. The thought has not crossed our minds, and using the © symbol implies you think we might. #querytip

There's no reason to use the copyright symbol (©) in your query or on your manuscript. When your pen hits paper, it’s copyrighted. #querytip

#querytip most agents' submission guidelines are very clear & easy to find; don't send an email asking how to best submit. Do your research

Asking the agent to not rip off your stories just sets off the crazy alarm. #querytip #amreadingslush

Know and define your audience. "A family member or friend" isn't enough. #querytip #amreadingslush

Please don't start your #query with a random quote from your ms. There's no context, and you're including a writing sample below. #querytip

If querying a diet book, don't use the heading "Say goodbye to weight loss pills forever!" #querytip #spamfilter

Kidlit writers: get agent feedback! Details: petejknapp.com #amwriting #amrevising #askagent #tenqueries #writetip #querytip

#querytip sending a nasty ass email because you were directed to use the query sub email, doesn't make me want your story more. Just sayin

Evoke emotions by using emotional words in your writing and query. Show us your character's conflict, don't tell us about it. #querytip

YA and NA are different. Make sure you know which one you're writing. #querytip #writingtips