2/2 #pubtip. I mean, weird words, made up words, rarely heard foreign words. Really aim for a marketable title that hooks the reader.

Today's first #pubtip is this--avoid really bizarre titles. This one seems so obvious to me, but you'd be surprised...

My biggest pet peeve is when you take your first line to describe the sun. I see the sun everyday. Who's your main character?! #CLAQueries

With pub contracts see if index $ to be deducted fr advance or royalties. Try to get latter or limit amt #pubtip twitter.com/nonfictionasso…

Do agents like it when writers explain why they chose to query them? Read @MsMariaVicente's answer below. #querytip

When an agent says they want to see more of your work, they mean it. It's a demonstration of faith in your talent and potential. #querytip

I can't stress the importance of this. Don't query when your project is done; query when it's ready. #querytip

So many pieces need to fall into place to complete the puzzle...#querytip twitter.com/whitleyabell/s…

Focus #queries on the book, not on wooing me. I'm sure ure a wonderful person, but the book is the hook. #pubtip

Don't ask an agent to refer you to another agent if they pass. Do your own research. If you can't do it why should we? Just sayin' #querytip

Previous tweets brought to you by very good question, "can your assistant take pitches for you at our conference?" My answer = no. #pubtip

Suggestion for conference coordinators: triple check that people taking pitches are, themselves(!), actively acquiring agents. #pubtip

Conference Suggestion: IF you're going to pitch to an agent, make sure that agent is actively acquiring in your genre. #pubtip

Gentle reminder: calling me names & requesting I take part in vile actions may not convince me I need your submission. #pubtip #agentlife

Watch your prepositional phrases. You don't need to have your character move away from something & towards something else. #pubtip

We are hoping to feel connection w/potential clients. So, if you don't respond to a personal note from us w/warmth, it's off-putting.#pubtip

Here's a #pubtip. If the agent responds to your pages with a warm, personal note, asking for more, respond in similar tone. Not coolly. 1/2

Don't worry what your writer friends are doing. Focus on your writing, your publisher, your team, your career, YOUR dream. #pubtip

#QueryTip =

Be compelling and succinct.

The more typos & mistakes in your ms, the longer it takes your agent to read/edit it. Do a good proofread before sending, please! #PubTip