In queries, plot > themes. #pubtip

The more genres you cite as encompassing your work, the less enthusiastic I am about it. You can't be all genres to all people. #pubtip

The latest The Write Shadow Times! paper.li/TheWriteShadow… Thanks to @AvaQuinnWrites @EdieMelson #pubtip #ihsnet

Responded to 100 queries this AM. Most common reason for no - sounded too much like everything else. Show why your book is diff. #querytip

If your manuscript is on submission with us and you receive another offer, PLEASE let us know in advance. #pubtip

#querytip using a professional-looking font in a query letter goes way farther than it probably should. No need to get fancy.

Query: “Have you ever wondered…?” Me: “Nope.”
See what you did to yourself there? #querytip

Internal conflict in contemporary middle grade is, perhaps, less complex than in YA. Still, it shouldn't sound trite or silly. #pubtip #MG

If you don’t follow sub guidelines, I assume you don’t read. If I assume you don’t read, it’s not looking too good for your writing. #pubtip

#PubTip = Great sell through results in reprinting. Great sell through is very very very good news - even better news than great buy in.

#PubTip = Buy in heavily influences print run (how many copies of your book the publisher decides to print before book launch).

#querytip Not following guidelines and sending to agent directly is like butting in line at a store. I delete these.

Please do NOT query all of the agents in an agency with the same book, especially if we've already rejected your manuscript. #CLAQueries

Don't take two HUGE titles as comp titles and put them in your query. It's not impressive, it just shows you didn't research. #CLAQueries

"I would like you to consider publishing my--" is a path to the delete button. Please please research agent vs publisher. #querytip #pubtip

I just learned about an agent who was charging $495 for each new author about ten years ago. And now I'm sad for those authors. #pubtip

You guys know that if an agent charges you money up front to represent you, he's a bad agent, right? #pubtip

Don't send sloppy Qs. If you're going to C&P or take any other shortcut, be aware of what it looks like to the recipient.#pubtip

Real talk: publicizing a book that took years to write #pubtip theguardian.com/books/2013/jul…

A friendly #PubTip reminder that an agent is a business partner. When you enter into that relationship it entails trust & respect from both.