It’s easier for us to place new work rather than a sequel to a self-published work with little sales. #querytip #CorvisieroQueries

Not sure why your plot is sagging in the middle? Give your characters a deadline. Then manipulate it. #pubtip

#querytip I don't need a Table of Contents. Just get to the writing. ;)

When writing your fiction #query remember that we’re more interested in the story than in your background. Tell us about the book. #querytip

Lots of LinkedIn invitations in the query box. Please, no. @DonaghyLiterary @sue_mill #querytip

Every word you write in a query that is not about the book or your bio/platform is utterly useless. #pubtip

Kids, I am this close to adding a “not right for me because I don’t understand the concept” form rejection. Make sure it’s clear! #querytip

Your book isn't going to work unless you do. You're the best advocate for your book, no one else. Get the right team & get to work. #pubtip

An outside reader can spot your tics. Search your manuscript and replace overused words. Diverse vocab makes for interesting books! #pubtip

You mean you're querying a "fiction manuscript" not a "fictional manuscript." At least...I think you do? *mind blown* #isthemsreal #querytip

#pubtip Remember, sending your manuscript to the wrong address because you didn't read is a great reason for me to question you as a writer.

It bears repeating: if you don't address #literaryagent by name in query it's viewed as mass-mailed spam & deleted #querytip

Writing your query as a character can be cute, but continuing to correspond with an agent while in character is... confusing. #querytip

#PubTip = be familiar with 1-2 current books in your genre before starting your publication process. #genre #comptitles

I am so over "I teach teenagers, so of course I can write for them!" That's not how any of this works. #querytip

"It’s professionally edited and flawless."-- #querytip, that's highly unlikely.

Looks like it's been a busy summer. Multiple 150K+ manuscripts queried today. Ask yourself: are all 187,934 words essential? #querytip

Taking future blog post ideas! Any topics writers want to hear about? Writing, publishing, advice, creativity, etc? Let me know. #pubtip

Do you have the patience to become a career author? relentlesswriters.blogspot.com/2015/10/a-care… #pubtip #writetip #askagent

My latest: A Career as an Author - The Reality relentlesswriters.blogspot.com/2015/10/a-care… #pubtip #askagent #writetip #querytip