News over on the blog: I'm starting a new Q&A series called "Things I Wish I Knew" abt publishing & writing wp.me/p1EorO-1G9 #pubtip

Just got a query saying something is MG/YA. #querytip -it isn't.

#querytip Don't write in all caps, also please don't threaten me.

Remember how common this is. #pubtip twitter.com/rachellegardne…

I'm okay if your protagonist has a morally suspect job (pirate, assassin), but you need to acknowledge it's a morally suspect job. #pubtip

29 Author Websites with Stellar Designs - bit.ly/1opMDcL by @DianaUrban @BookBubPartners #pubtip #writetip https://t.co/7AzWNhWrZ6

For the love of Pete, have someone who knows NOTHING about your book read your query and tell you if it makes any sense. #querytip #pubtip

I am so excited, the new @KuhnProjects submission page is up!! kuhnprojects.com/submissions/ Submit, ye writers! #submissiontip #pubtip

Read this: "5 Myths About Having An Agent." Great post from @kk_writes: kimgraff.com/blog/2015/09/1… #pubtip

Your #query should be about the book and less about you. I’m sure you’re tremendously interesting but I’m here for your book. #querytip

Love this post on characters from @HeatherAlexand. #pubtip twitter.com/HeatherAlexand…

Six things to consider before publishing your book. @JulieKMulhern on CHH today! clubhenhouse.com/6-tips-when-pu… #pubtip #publishing #writetip

#QueryStats = huge rush of adult SF queries in which protagonist is Artificial Intelligence. #interesting #queries

Things you need to know before publishing a book - @JulieKMulhern shares her experience. clubhenhouse.com/6-tips-when-pu… #pubtip #publishing

#querytip Don't begin your query apologizing for your inexperience. False humility makes you seem like a time waster

The promised #querystats from 2015! A grand total of: 3,998 queries, 226 partials, 23 fulls, and 9 offers of rep.

Quick #querytip: Your #query should not read like a synopsis. Hook me with your query or I’ll lose interest.

"Predicting the next romance trend" with @angelajames = love it! bookpage.com/the-book-case/… #romance #pubtip

The stakes are high for agents. We can't fight for things we don't love. We don't have the time or the energy. A maybe isn't a yes. #pubtip

When I see the word "buxom" on 1st page, whatever I'm drinking comes out my nose. #queryfail #slushpile #writetip https://t.co/cO6G3Zx0zw