#querytip When you query an agent with a genre/category that they do not rep, you are almost always assured a pass. Research before querying

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It’s never a good idea to use crazy fonts or bold colors. Stick w the basics (black text & standard font) #querytip

#querytip Don't limit yourself by offering an exclusive . It doesn't benefit you. Research well & send to others.

#querytip This has come up before -hiring someone to query for you not effective. Save your money. If in doubt take a query writing workshop

I'm always happy to talk about publishing and the books I'm looking for on Twitter, however! #pubtip #querytip

If you're a writer looking to get pubbed/someone I've never worked with, please don't FB friend me or add me on LinkedIn. #pubtip #querytip

#querytip LinkedIn, Twitter, FB DM's are not places to query agents. Check websites for sub guidelines

Just rejected a query for a novel with "Chinaman" in the title. Felt like I should set the clocks back 100 years. #querytip #pubtip

Bad comp titles can ruin a query. If they're not 100% right, they're very, very wrong. #querytip

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Editors are a HUGE part of this publishing conspiracy by acquiring books they love! #DontCallBooksCrap #SomeoneLovesThatBook #Querytip

There IS a publishing conspiracy - it's to make money and publish books that will sell or be successful. 2/2 #querytip

Some aspiring authors say, "They only publish crap. That's why my stuff isn't selling." 1/2? #querytip

Do your research. If you haven't studied the art of writing and/or querying -- you're not ready to query. #subtips #querytip #writetip

#querytip querying novel that's been self-published already not usually recommended. Few pubs will be interested in book that's been selling

I think I read 50 queries today for rhyming picture book manuscripts. Guys. Really. #querytip #pubtip

#querytip if a pitch deals mostly in generalities, i.e. "discovering a secret that sets him on a journey," it won't stand out. Be specific.

Providing links will save agents an extra step (because literary agents will Google your name anyway). #querytip

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