Prime example of YA/MG that is NOT ridiculous and campy is @aflowerwriter's Andi Unexpected. She respects kids' intellect! #querytip

YA and middle grade aren't just ridiculous and campy stories. Don't write them that way. #querytip

Don't tell us the people love your book. It doesn't affect our judgement at all, so why bother? #querytip

Truth makes great fiction. #querytip #writetip

Narrow your manuscript down to one genre at best, two at most. Examples, young adult thriller, fantasy, romance suspense, etc. #querytip

Check your grammar before you wreck your chances of getting an agent. #querytip

My filter likes to eat your queries. If you don't get a response from me within 2 weeks, then please resend! #querytip

yes, you can query me as well as any of the awesome agents at ICM. #querytip

If your book isn't erotica, don't use 'kinky' as the first word to describe your heroine. Especially if you're a dude, you creep. #querytip

The fact that you already sold film rights is not an enticement. We could have sold those together and made more money. #querytip

"According to your bio . . ." - this is a turn off to me. #querytip

Here's a big #querytip! You do not need to repeat what my bio says... I know what I am looking for! ;)

Could you face your greatest fears to save the world? Yes, yes I would. 99% of questions in queries are lame. Remember that. #querytip

If you're looking for a lit agent, querytracker.net and agentquery.com are great online resources. #querytip #pubtip #askagent

We'll likely ask for a full synopsis, so save time and have that ready to go! #querytip

H.P. Lovecraft received 200 rejections before being published. Dr. Seuss' work wasn't "unique enough". Don't give up. Query on! #querytip

A concept is a not a story; love, courage, friendship is not a story. I need to know what happens #querytip

Maybe,don't compare yourself to a prostitute in your query. #querytip

Don't denigrate yourself while trying to pitch your work. #querytip

And...GO! #ask4word begins now. Bring your #pubtip, #querytip, #baketip questions.