ICYMI: @MsMariaVicente chats with @damyantig about querying & what she looks for in submissions: bit.ly/1ZbaxnF #querytip

#querytip: Round your word count up or down so it's even (75,500). The exact word count (75,338) looks awkward & give you no room to edit.

A romance novel should not be over 130,000 words... #querytip

If you receive and/or accept an offer of representation, it's best to inform all the agents still considering your work! #querytip

I was interviewed by @damyantig about querying and what I look for in submissions: damyantiwrites.wordpress.com/2016/01/08/wan… #querytip #askagent

Sending me five random pages without a query or even a mention of your name is an automatic rejection. You failed the first test. #querytip

AMEN. We all understand that LinkedIn notifications of any kind are THE WORST, right? Avoid, avoid, avoid. #querytip twitter.com/ericsmithrocks…

If you're thinking of sending a query to multiple agents at once and using a sarcastic / snarky salutation, don't. Just. Don't. #querytip

Reading intriguing query & came to 31k word count mention, that's a Pass. Good idea to be aware of novel length expectations. #querytip

Authors! Peer feedback on your query can be helpful. BUT! Having someone ELSE write/send queries for you is a red flag. #querytip #pubtip

I do prefer authors follow my sub guidelines, but I can spot an honest mistake and don't hold it against you. Just do your best. #querytip

ICYMI, @Libby_Murphy wrote this informative, helpful post on how to write a synopsis. @CarinaPress carinapress.com/blog/2016/01/f… #querytip

#Querytip Start the year off right & follow agency guidelines when submitting queries. Ours include adding agent name in email subject line

#querytip If you mention that your manuscript is "similar in style to X and Y" make sure X and Y aren't completely different styles...

Burning questions about the submission process? Ask one of our agents during Bootcamp: writersonlineworkshops.com/courses/agent-… #querytip

In Defense of the Form Rejection: relentlesswriters.blogspot.com/2016/01/in-def… #slushpile #askagent #queryrules #querytip #amwriting

2016 SDSU Writers’ Conference: Five Questions with Literary Agent Mary C. Moore: ces.sdsu.edu/blog/2015/12/2… #askagent #amwriting #querytip

Had an author get representation from Trident Media after taking this course with me! #querytip #askagent twitter.com/K_C_Associates…

Other agents reading your full, though? That's worth noting. #querytip

Guys, no need to let me know in your query that it's a simultaneous submission! Trust me, we assume that. #querytip