Read fascinating queries and ppls this wk. Pls follow my guidelines here,bit.ly/268xmii Everything I need from you. #querytip

Queries that are from the perspective of the character just don't work. #querytip

don't begin your letter by explaining that you couldn't query the agent you *actually* want b/c they're closed to queries. #querytip #why

Keep word count in mind before you query. Is your word count high? Do you need to trim? More info here: christaheschke.blogspot.com/p/writing-for-… #querytip

ICYMI: I made one final update to the list of participating #DVpit agents/editors! bethphelan.com/dvpit #amquerying #subtip #querytip

Lit fic doesn't NEED to be long, but I'm a bummed that EVERY novel this round of queries is sub-75K words! #querytip twitter.com/LZats/status/7…

The #MSWL site is an AMAZING resource for writers! My profile's here: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/laur… #querytip twitter.com/jsinsheim/stat…

the ethnic background that character might identify with. It's lazy and insulting. 2/2 #querytip

Please don't make your MC biracial just bc you feel it's an easy way of including diversity without having to do research on 1/2 #querytip

#writers with requested fulls with #literaryagents, if sign with an agency, please withdraw your submission as courtesy #querytip

If your query or synopsis specifies "beautiful" before your female characters' job titles, I'm probably not interested. #querytip

Some days it’s really hard not to feel like my query pile is punking me. #querytip #agentlife

FYI, if I’m BCCed on a query, I delete it. Sorry not sorry. #querytip

Lydia Davis, on love/publishing... #querytip https://t.co/ZUyDmA40Mc

Double check that "final markup" is on under track changes to ensure you're sending a clean sub w/out leftover margin notes. #querytip

I don't rep picture books, so if you see PBs as a big part of your career (even if you write MG/YA too), we won't be a perfect fit #querytip

Nonfiction books are usually sold to publishers on the basis of a proposal. So, um, how do you write one? dystel.com/2016/04/the-bo… #querytip

Basic Tips for Writing an Email Query That Actually Gets Read, All the Way Through bit.ly/23s3kUh via @WriterUnboxed #querytip

When It's Time to Stop Querying Your Manuscript bit.ly/1UXy7HE via @MsMariaVicente #querytip #pubtip

When querying, specifics (hook, stakes, character emotion/action, plot) are more useful than themes and generalities. #querytip