On the the importance of having a critique group ;) ow.ly/wihcc #pubtip

Your Facebook statuses most likely aren't fit for traditional publishing. #pubtip #amreadingslush

Everyone has been told "You should write a book." You need more platform for a trad pub memoir. #pubtip #amreadingslush

"Help me publish a book that could get me out of debt" is not sound fiscal policy. #pubtip #amreadingslush

Asking the agent to not rip off your stories just sets off the crazy alarm. #querytip #amreadingslush

Know and define your audience. "A family member or friend" isn't enough. #querytip #amreadingslush

Please don't start your #query with a random quote from your ms. There's no context, and you're including a writing sample below. #querytip

If querying a diet book, don't use the heading "Say goodbye to weight loss pills forever!" #querytip #spamfilter

"Structure helps you write efficiently. Pay attention to your process" @JonathanMaberry #dfwcon #pubtip #outline

Agent @DevourerofBooks of @ForewordLit seeks fiction: women’s, upmarket commercial, historical, & literary: ow.ly/wifH9 #pubtip

Kidlit writers: get agent feedback! Details: petejknapp.com #amwriting #amrevising #askagent #tenqueries #writetip #querytip

Pay attention to the nature of the free tips offered online. I regularly see people sharing ebook tip blogs from several years ago. #pubtip

Agent @esc_key of @ForewordLit seeks YA & MG that makes the reader laugh & cry. Guidelines & genres here: ow.ly/wieUN #pubtip

#querytip sending a nasty ass email because you were directed to use the query sub email, doesn't make me want your story more. Just sayin

Trust your reader with a simple task, a simple game of Memory. Like average humans, they love to do things, & they love to win games #pubtip

Evoke emotions by using emotional words in your writing and query. Show us your character's conflict, don't tell us about it. #querytip

Agent @dreamoforgonon of @ForewordLit seeks SF/F, Horror, Thriller, Upmarket, & NF w marginalized characters: ow.ly/wie5d #pubtip

YA and NA are different. Make sure you know which one you're writing. #querytip #writingtips

A writer who doesn't read is like a chef who doesn't eat. They'll probably suck at it (and also starve and die). #pubtip

If I don't meet your main character on page 1 I'm somewhat disinclined to read page 2. #querytip