No need to offer an exclusive on a full request. It's not expected (unless an R&R) and usually is unwanted pressure on our time. #querytip

Huh, query letter with only a name and an attachment of sample writing. Not sure what to do with that. #slushpile #queryfail

#Genre #QueryTip: I am not a fan of historical fiction (for any age group) and will not read anything WWII related, even tangentially.

Perhaps not the best approach
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#PubTip Blog Posts = Thanks bloggers for all you do for us! Here's to a great 2016!

#PubTip Blog Posts = #3 Respect bloggers' deadline and word count!

#PubTip Blog Posts = Example of powerful tagline "On Hope and Wonder in SF/F" fantasybookcafe.com/2014/11/guest-…

#PubTip Blog Posts = Example of powerful tagline "Fat Chicks in SFF" by @lokabrenna jimchines.com/2015/02/fat-ch…

#PubTip Blog Posts = #2 Find a powerful, noticeably tagline with a big hook.

#PubTip Blog Posts = #1 Keep your blog post short.

#PubTip Blog Posts = Going in to 2016 the field can feel crowded. What can you do to stand out? 4 Tips for Better Blog Posts in 2016:

#PubTip Blog Posts = CATCHING JORDAN was in second printing in 2 weeks and third printing in 1 month. Blogger support was huge reason why.

#PubTip Blog Posts = Bloggers' response to CATCHING JORDAN (Dec 2011) was, "WOOT! Heroine who plays quarterback in HS!"

#PubTip Blog Posts = Example: CATCHING JORDAN by @MirandaKennealy went viral out of the gate in large part due to HUGE blogger support.

#PubTip Blog Posts = Blogging and blog posts as tools for discoverability have become one important tool for discoverability.

#PubTip Blog Posts = 10 years ago, when I started working in publishing, blogs and blogging were just launching (the old days).

#pubtip if it's trending in books right now, the trend is already over and has been for some time.

#querytip #writer Pay attention to word count for your chosen genre area. We are receiving a number of queries with outrageous word counts.

My last #pubtip for 2015. Hold off on querying BookEnds agents until the new year. We're resting, relaxing & catching up.

Great round up! "The Best 20 Articles of 2015 for Aspiring Writers" bethjusino.com/2015/12/18/20-… #writetip #pubtip