Let's do a quick #ask4word before I have to go bake a polenta cheesecake. Have #pubtip, #querytip, #baketip questions? Ask them NOW :)

#pubtip: Yes, I want diversity in my books. No, I will not request just because it's diverse. I have high standards for ALL books.

mostly b/c there often isn't anything more specific (2/2) #querytip

we know you want feedback. But if an agent passes on your MS, please don't request more specific info re: why they rejected (1/2) #querytip

Prime example of YA/MG that is NOT ridiculous and campy is @aflowerwriter's Andi Unexpected. She respects kids' intellect! #querytip

YA and middle grade aren't just ridiculous and campy stories. Don't write them that way. #querytip

Behind The Scenes: How Copy Edits Work publishingcrawl.com/2014/04/16/beh… #pubtip #writers

Don't tell us the people love your book. It doesn't affect our judgement at all, so why bother? #querytip

Advice for #writers is great, but check if the post is current, reliability/expertise of the source, and if its applicable. #pubtip

NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS: bit.ly/1j9aPWJ (Behind the Scenes w/ @anaiahpress Managing Editor, --me--) #pubtip TY @lexicalcreation

Truth makes great fiction. #querytip #writetip

Nowadays everybody wants to talk like they've got something to say. #platform #pubtip #neverforget

Ever wonder what a developmental editor could do for your book? by Alan Rinzler: alanrinzler.com/blog/2014/05/2… #pubtip #writingtips

Narrow your manuscript down to one genre at best, two at most. Examples, young adult thriller, fantasy, romance suspense, etc. #querytip

Check your grammar before you wreck your chances of getting an agent. #querytip

Great advice for nonfiction book proposals > How to Write a Competitive Title Analysis by @NinaAmir #pubtip janefriedman.com/feeder/?Feeder…

#PubTip = open a PO Box to receive fan mail. Yes! You will receive fan mail (huzzah!) and...you don't want it going to your home. #agenting

My filter likes to eat your queries. If you don't get a response from me within 2 weeks, then please resend! #querytip

So true! MT @RickiSchultz Agents in Am Idol pitch sesh: We need to know what genre/category we're dealing with on page 1 #writetip #pubtip

yes, you can query me as well as any of the awesome agents at ICM. #querytip