Sara Megibow

Query Slush Pile Secret = I read chronologically. So, sending 3 queries in a week doesn't improve chances for a quick response. #pubtip

#QueryFail - "I'll stop by your office today to discuss my next great book." Luckily our address is a PO Box, eh? #pubtip

Authors! Great people to follow on twitter include librarians! #FF @ammlib @Boss_Librarian @MrSchuReads @IdaOlson @davidjseleb #pubtip

See publicity, promo and social media don't have to be multi level marketing! Be authentic! Be fun! Be engaging! #pubtip

#3 = @EleriStone has a wonderful newsletter (see bottom right corner of homepage) on her website: eleristone.com #pubtip

#2 = @tiffanyreisz writes free short stories she hosts for her fans on her website: tiffanyreisz.com/free-stories/ #pubtip

#1 = check out the amazing Facebook Street Team organized by @RoniLoren facebook.com/groups/TeamRon… #pubtip

Want some AWESOME publicity ideas? ... #pubtip

A publicity campaign shouldn't sound like multi-level marketing, "ask your mom's 10 best friends to tell 10 friends to buy my book." #pubtip

The best use of social media is to connect with readers. Does it sell books? Yes, but only if you use it to connect first. #pubtip

Another tough question = "what if I don't get an agent?" Answer =shelve it, self-publish it, try publisher who doesn't require agent #pubtip

Basic thing to understand = YES, it happens. YES, we talk about it. NO, it's not a career-ending-event. #pubtip

Also, the "what happens if my agent hates my next book" conversation is complicated. HARD to represent correctly in 140 characters. #pubtip

Such a tough topic but one I'm asked so frequently! "what if agent doesn't like my next book?" and yes = it happens. #pubtip

If your agent hates your next manuscript, she/he should at least be able to tell you why. Concept? Craft? #pubtip

What if your agent hates your next manuscript? Talk about it. THEN: edit it, shelve it, self-publish it, change agents. Any/all. #pubtip

@jaromyh @Renee_Nyen Yes, although aim to list comparable titles published in the past 2-3 years. #pubtip

A submission like this would be an auto-no for me, "I self published this book and am revising based on feedback in the reviews." #pubtip

New authors - choosing a pseudonym? Pick one where the web URL is available. *hint* *hint* #pubtip

Best way I can help new writers figure out genre = go to bookstore/library and read widely. #pubtip