Here's the thing, when you query a lit-fic novel that you say is below 70K words #querytip

Rejections - Slow Personal vs Quick Form - Writers Weigh In marycmoore.com/index.php/2016… #querystats #slushpile #querytip #askagent

Many YA/MG projects are turned down after 50 pages because the stories do not begin in the appropriate place. #pubtip #querytip

Once it's completely polished to the best of your ability. Agents want complete manuscripts! #querytip #pubtip twitter.com/Ginroukaze/sta…

My online @WritersDigest webinar Focus on YA Fiction with query crit 6/23-register: bit.ly/1OohdiN #querytip #yalit #literaryagent

Don't tell me your novel is MG/YA. They're diff categories w/ diff conventions. Know what you've written. #querytip

These are the #TRUTH! Thanks for keeping it real, @carlywatters ! #querytip twitter.com/carlywatters/s…

Addressing your query to "Dear Sir/Madam" is a no-no. I understand if you think I'm a woman -my name and all. But I'm not both. #querytip

Authors! Send your own queries. Do not have someone do it on your behalf. I want to work with YOU! #querytip #pubtip

Good question! "What happens AFTER the R&R?" jetreidliterary.blogspot.ca/2016/05/what-h… via @Janet_Reid #querytip

If you apologize for your 170k novel, you KNOW it's too long! Cut before you query & get to the task you already know you must do #querytip

If you sub to a publisher, read their books. Through them, you'll learn what they like and get a better feel for the publisher. #querytip

General #querytip: there *probably* shouldn't be scare quotes in your query.

Oh hey! My Agent Q&A with @KirkusReviews was posted. \o/ Complete with #querytip(s) & #pubtip(s)! kirkusreviews.com/features/moe-f…

FYI for folks waiting for #query responses from me, I'm currently up to April 10th in my inbox. #literaryagent #querytip #catchingup!

#querytip Check an agent's website for current rep. categories or what she's particularly looking for at the moment for a better match.

Just a thought: maybe don't badmouth a genre the agent specializes in when you query them? #querytip

#QueryTip = helpful to include the word "completed" in your query: "query for my completed fantasy novel of 100,000 words." #queries

ALA is open to MG submissions (with any speculative element) today through the end of the month! :D #querytip

Do your research before submitting to an agent or publisher. Read up on them, check submission guidelines closely. #QueryTip