Emily Rodmell

Write what you know. Research what you don't know. Don't guess or assume what you see on TV is accurate. #pubtip

Publishing is always changing. What sells now might not next year & what doesn't sell now, might be hot down the road. Be flexible. #pubtip

The path to love in a romance novel should never be easy. Put mountains in between your characters and happily ever after. #pubtip

Don't make an epilogue to do the job you should have done in the book. Finish the story in the main part. Epilogue = bonus scene. #pubtip

Always, always, always, always send a synopsis with an uncontracted full manuscript submission. Even if it's requested? Yes, always. #pubtip

Editors need spoilers in book proposals. Spoilers are essential. Spoilers are the way you hook us. #pubtip

It is never a good idea to send your first draft to anyone. Step away for a bit and come back and reread it. You'll be glad you did. #pubtip

Who should see various drafts of your book? i.e. Don’t ever send your first draft to an editor or publish it. #pubtip

If you don't finish your book, no web site, social media, blog or PR is going to sell it to readers. Focus on writing above all. #pubtip

So many query letters we get are dry, awkward business letters. This is the place to sell yourself as a great writer. #pubtip

You've sold your first book. Now what? Here are some tips for after the call. #pubtip

If you sign multi-book contract, consider the in between work (edits, promo) for each book when picking deadlines. Padding is vital. #pubtip

If you want to see if your book has strong hooks and conflict, try boiling it down to a tweet and see if it sounds intriguing. #pubtip

An enticing, succinct book blurb can be one of your most valuable tools to sell your book. Every book should have one early on. #pubtip

Some thoughts on different types of editor responses to submissions. #pubtip

I'm not a fan of the hero mistakenly thinks heroine's in a relationship plotline. It's hard to develop romance if one isn't free. #pubtip

Synopsis: Tell all the secrets
Back Cover Blurb: Tease readers
Book: Gradually give info
Review: Share impressions without spoiling
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Submission tips #pubtip

Readers need to know what's at stake early in book in order to be invested in the story. Don't hide too much for sake of big reveal. #pubtip

Vital things to include in a query letter to an editor or agent. #pubtip