I usually just skim over small mistakes in queries, but the "heroin" when you mean "heroine" typo still makes me laugh every time. #querytip

Your author bio should never be longer than your book's blurb #querytip

When sending a query for a story in a crowded area, it's not a bad idea to include a sentence or two on why yours would stand out. #querytip

If you are going to try to name drop Stephen King in your query, at least spell his name right. #querytip

If your book is part of a series, this is good language for the query, "This completed novel is the first in a proposed series" #pubtip

#PubTip = keep a consistent brand. Twitter, web url, FB should have similar names. If use middle initial on twitter use it on website too.

Every agent loves it if you’ve read and liked one of their books. Make that part of your research! #pubtip

Always, always, always be respectful of an agent's time. They truly do not have enough of it. #querytip #amediting #amwriting

"I am removing my manuscript from consideration in order to self-publish it anonymously." Okay, man. #querytip (tip: don't do this.)

If you want to go the trad pub path, I would suggest aging your NA manuscript up (to adult) or down (to YA) before querying. #querytip 2/2

So, like, you don’t have to actually quote my submissions guidelines back to me in your letter. You can just execute them. #querytip

#querytip That's backstory (hopefully). Focus on what happens after breakup. That's what will make your book different from other 75%. 2/2

#querytip 75% of womens fic queries I receive start off w/ hubby cheats, they divorce, wife rediscovers/empowers herself. It's tired. 1/2

Helpful definition of magical realism -- it's very different from urban fantasy, high fantasy, paranormal. #querytip twitter.com/alioop7/status…

Good Submission Etiquette: relentlesswriters.blogspot.com/2015/09/curb-y… via @LisaAbellera #pubtip #querytip #writetip #askagent Some great advice here!

If you intentionally use omniscient POV, tell me in your query. Otherwise, I might think you don't understand POV. #querytip

#querytip Important to know genre/category . I have said before- 1 story cannot be all age grps and genre categories wrapped into one.

*writes the redundant phrase "fiction novel" on a piece of paper* *throws that paper in the trash* *lights the trash can on fire* #querytip

A Reason Why I've Stopped Reading an eBook: text is left-justified instead of fully justified. #pubtip

#PubTip for conferences = if you're meeting an agent/editor at a conference, know (and even read) a few of their authors in advance.