Few queries on topic too closely related to book I currently represent. Don't want to compete with current client. #pubtip #amwriting

Getting an offer of rep is GREAT, but don't be hasty! Good advice to authors from @HeatherAlexand. #pubtip twitter.com/HeatherAlexand…

Another query: Eye-catching title & nice voice but googling author came up with nasty dispute. Made me think twice. #pubtip #amwriting

Working on queries. Rejected a project bec of an endorser listed in the proposal. The company you keep matters. #pubtip #amwriting

#Writers, what is your magic number? Great #pubtip from @agentkristinNLA bit.ly/1NtficR

Authors! Send your own queries. Do not have someone do it on your behalf. I want to work with YOU! #querytip #pubtip

#PitDark #pubtip: Include genre AND target age hashtags as #agents and #publishers use those to search through feeds or we may miss yours.

Good question! "What happens AFTER the R&R?" jetreidliterary.blogspot.ca/2016/05/what-h… via @Janet_Reid #querytip

If you apologize for your 170k novel, you KNOW it's too long! Cut before you query & get to the task you already know you must do #querytip

When writing black moments, consider The Gift of the Magi. Giving up something important, like a huge goal, for love is powerful. #pubtip

30 minutes before #BEA16 and I was already cornered by a self-published author and pitched to. No. #pubtip

If you sub to a publisher, read their books. Through them, you'll learn what they like and get a better feel for the publisher. #querytip

How do you avoid "episodic writing"? After every scene, ask yourself if the scene moved the plot forward. If it didn't, cut it. #pubtip

Yes! Benefits of guest blogging. #pubtip twitter.com/go_literary/st…

Friendly reminder: When torturing your characters, make it last! The key to torture is that it doesn't end quickly. #pubtip

On writing conflict and black moments: What's the worst possible thing that could happen to your characters? Do that. #pubtip

General #querytip: there *probably* shouldn't be scare quotes in your query.

Querying writers: here's your to-do list when you get an agent offer: "Between Offer & Acceptance" jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2016/05/betwee… #pubtip

Are you giving her a fair shake, allowing her to have agency in the story regardless of what your readers might think? 18/? #pubtip #pubrant

Are you looking at her as a human first, woman second? Is she interesting even if she isn't perfect? 17/? #pubtip #pubrant