Mass emails are automatic rejections. #querytip http://t.co/qQrTlNmgac

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

An agent's perspective on Twitter pitch parties: relentlesswriters.blogspot.com/2015/06/one-li… via @LisaAbellera #askagent #PitMad #pubtip #querytip #writetip

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

Ready to promote your work? Here are 20 smart & simple publicity ideas for writers: mariavicente.com/post/103035180… #publicity #pubtip

Opened 2 subs already self-pubbed. Self-published=published. Done. Over. Looking for unpublished work. #slushpile #agenting #pubtip

Just want to clear up a myth about subs: Courier font is NOT required. Those Mad Men days are over. #pubtip #querytip ow.ly/OSCjg

5 Real Reasons Literary Agents Are So Darn Picky bit.ly/1IG7zz7 #MondayBlogs #pubtip http://t.co/LngoPLBN4y

#querytip: I prefer to see MG opening pgs focus on a MG-age protagonist, not an adult. (HARRY POTTER is the exception that proves the rule.)

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

One thing that always grabs my attention in a query is a good comp title combo. I like authors who know their market. #pubtip

Please don't send a follow-up query moments later HIGHLIGHTING a typo. You know I may have missed it, right? #querytip #yougottahavefaith

Friendly reminder: Writers, looking for help crafting a hook & a great page? I'm teaching a class 6/30! #pubtip bit.ly/1eo2La6

#querytip: newsflash EVERYONE loves Harry Potter and the Hunger Games series. Really, every human person. And even some animals.

Double check the review tab in Word that "show all markup" is on so this doesn't happen to you. #writetip #querytip twitter.com/maseditor/stat…