Brilliant post by @tiffanyreisz on @Janice_Hardy blog on beta readers, "Even Alpha Writers Need Beta Readers" blog.janicehardy.com/2013/05/even-a… #pubtip

The No. 1 thing I don't want to see in the first paragraph of your novel is your character waking up. The No. 2 is a metaphor. #pubtip

A basic litmus test for beta readers = have they read 2-3 novels in your genre in the past 2 years? #pubtip #important

I see a LOT of queries that state, "my kid loved this book and wanted to read more." Sweet, but not likely the best beta reader. #pubtip

Catch-all #querytip blog post from @Janet_Reid at @QueryShark. Don't miss this one! bit.ly/1LFr8vs

"Who should read your unpublished work?" or All Readers Are Not Created Equal. Greatpost by @RachelleGardner rachellegardner.com/who-should-rea… #pubtip

Strong verbs can make a blah query extraordinary—but don't go overboard to where it looks like a thesaurus barfed on your query. #querytip

#querytip You know how it pisses ppl off when others cut in line at the store..Sending your query direct= agent instead of query email #same

I can't believe I have to say this but do NOT #query from a .gov .mil .edu acct. don't use work email, period. So unprofessional. #querytip

Help me see how good you are. Follow my submission guidelines and tell me about your story. The plot. Not how to feel abt it. #querytip

I just got a query that told me how to feel about the query, was super long, and included no pages. It did not grab me. #querytip

#QueryStats = to date, 89% of my clients came from a slush pile query letter. #WhyQueries #pubtip

At the end of the day queries are impersonal, frustrating, crazy, overwhelming...and they still work best for me. #WhyQueries #pubtip

For me, a slush pile query letter is still, by far, the most efficient way to find clients. Why?... #WhyQueries #pubtip

Do not query multiple books. Pick one you are most confident with/on fire for, otherwise they all appear weak. #querytip

Living in fear is spiritual death. Live your life. Write that book. Love that person. Query that agent. Celebrate that rejection. #querytip

"Looking for an agent" and attaching several PDFs is NOT a query. #querytip http://t.co/uBPQydGULc

#Querytip When querying start with a prof intro, not right into chapters with nothing else. No synopsis/ query/hello/ dear/ or signature

Also related: please don't call me 'Alex' in a #queryletter either. #querytip #thatsnotmyname 🎶

Kids, no novel ever needs to be 237,000 words long. That’s 4 novels worth of words. Something’s gotta go. #querytip