Sara Megibow

Does page one of your novel involve hero/heroine waking up? It's not a deal-breaker, but often common/generic/over-used. #pubtip

Thinking of writing a YA series? Great way to phrase this in your query = "written as a stand alone novel with series potential." #pubtip

To be honest, we also get asked, "am I too old to publish?" To reiterate - we accept queries from authors of all ages! #pubtip

YES! We accept queries from authors of ALL ages (if the author is under 18 we have a guardian + agency + author agreement to sign) #pubtip

#QueryFail = "I know where you live." le sigh...second one this year. gotta love #agenting #pubtip

New Agent Alert! I had lunch with @Renee_Nyen this week and she's very impressive. Her wish list is here: kristavandolzer.com/2014/05/interv… #pubtip

Is the author newsletter the next big promotional success story? #pubtip #marketing #agenting

Before querying any agent vet us first to make sure we're legitimate: pred-ed.com or sfwa.org/other-resource… #pubtip

If you query 10 agents we'll likely have 10 different submissions processes. Read each agent's submit guidelines before querying! #pubtip

Choosing a pen name? I suggest making sure the corresponding domain name and twitter handle are available first. #pubtip

Please do not mark your query as urgent unless you have an offer on the table (from another agent or from a publisher) #pubtip #queries

Love it! #pubtip MT @DRPerry22 I read mine while my toddler works on her walking. It soothes her and lets her hear plenty of words.

Great #pubtip MT @AnyaHarker I have a friend who puts my MS through a dictation thing to read it aloud to her when she does revision notes

Great #pubtip MT @r_e_morrison I always read my ms out loud to make sure the dialogue sounds realistic & there aren't awkward phrases.

Beating your head against the wall with revisions? Try reading your manuscript outloud for great "new" perspective. #pubtip

Red flag phrase in a manuscript, "She stood by the railing of the deck and thought about how her life had ended up like this..." #pubtip

Red flag phrase in a query, "the story follows the many adventures of..." #queries #pubtip

#1 mistake I see in publicity campaigns is blog mania the month of book release and crickets two months later. #pubtip @ChuckWendig

Include your agent's name and web address on your Author Website. #pubtip #agenting

When you move - remember to send new address to your agent and publishing house. #pubtip