Moe Ferrara

Guys? Please don’t send a query that says you have a 300k novel that can be easily divided into 3 parts. #querytip #pubtip

It’s true though! Not everyone is cut out for writing 1600 words a day, every day. Some are.

Publishing is all about following your individual path — and that begins when you’re drafting your first draft. #writetip #pubtip

Every querying author should be checking out #authorstats. Those stories of agent on the first book and it sold a month later are outliers. Publishing is a long game. And always remember: your journey is your own. EVERYONE is different #pubtip

Whenever my clients get an edit letter, no matter if it’s their first book our fourth have this reminder at the very start of it. I’m not here to turn a book into something it’s not. #pubtip

See, guys? I'm not the only one talking word counts and knowing your market. One or two exceptions are not the rule. #querytip #pubtip

The biggest reason I turn down MG queries/subs is voice & subject matter. Remember the age group you're writing for! #pubtip #querytip

After tonight's rquery reading my biggest takeaway is this: writers, know the appropriate word count for the genre you write in. #pubtip

So. True. The road to publication is not a race. (Says the impatient person here.) Always remember this guys. #pubtip

Good luck to all the authors pitching at #WDC16! Relax and be yourself. It goes a long way. #pubtip

This is your friendly neighborhood agent with a happy reminder: do not query an unfinished / unpolished novel! #querytip #pubtip

Authors! Gentle reminder that unless I request materials, I do not open attachments! Always check submission guidelines. #querytip #pubtip

Authors! Please do not query incomplete manuscripts. Finished, polished works! #querytip #pubtip

General #querytip/#pubtip on genre/age: Think where you want readers to find it on the shelf. THAT is your genre/age group. #BookEndsChat