Alexandra Penfold

Pre-orders help publishers when planning their first printing. More orders = more books. #pubtip #WaystoHelpAnAuthor twitter.com/misscecil/stat…

Great story for any writers who are struggling. Lesson learned: keep at it. #pubtip twitter.com/hannahnpbowman…

Great read for any authors on sub or gearing up for the process. #pubtip twitter.com/PubCrawlBlog/s…

These are the best kinds of books. Strive to write this kind of book. #pubtip twitter.com/Michrichter1/s…

"So don't be afraid of failing. I think not trying is worse than failing." @VeraWangGang via @TheCut nymag.com/thecut/2015/06… #pubtip

"Don't underestimate the power of place."
—@kappelt #WritingBarnRetreat #pubtip

"If it's difficult for the editor to understand your vision for the book, by all means add art notes to the text."—@nporterbooks #pubtip

Want to write PBs? Check out @taralazar's awesome PB dummy post to get to know different layouts. taralazar.com/2009/02/22/pic… #pubtip

A watched inbox never boils. Or something. #pubtip

.@drydenbks lays down some thoughtful words on writers & the toxic comparison game. Give it a read. #pubtip emmaddryden.blogspot.com/2014/10/i-want…

You won't sell *everything* you write. Even the greats have manuscripts best left in drawers. Don't dwell. Get back to work! #pubtip

If you personalize a query, double check to make sure it's personalized to the right person. #pubtip

Friends don't let friends take their book problems to twitter. It won't end well. Talk it out. Hug it out. #pubtip #LA14SCBWI

Don't let feelings fester. Sometimes silence is just silence. Publishing is a partnership. Trust. Communicate. #pubtip #LA14SCBWI

Think about your work's "share-ability." Will others be excited to share it and talk about it with others? #pubtip #LA14SCBWI

"Write your heart. Write your own story. It will be better. Don't follow trends." --Lucia Monfried #pubtip #LA14SCBWI

"Don't send your submission in a green fish."--Allyn Johnston #pubtip #LA14SCBWI