News, #pubtip, and @lzats stoking the flames of Angry YA Twitter while I try to name the penguin Franzen thinks should replace our children

So smart, lots of great advice here. Writers, read this! #pubtip

When pitching your fantasy novel, trim down the world details to the most baseline, compelling, easily-accessible elements. #pubtip

Yes, pitching a fantasy novel can be hard!! It's tempting to over-explain the world. #querytip

Did a guest post on manuscriptwishlist.com! The Ideal Client: A Literary Agent’s Wish List: manuscriptwishlist.com/2016/09/the-id… #MSWL #askagent #pubtip

A query letter is a symbol of so much more. Writing skills, professionalism, ability to market/pitch yourself, self awareness. #querytip

Think about what we MUST know & focus on that. We don't sell a book on theme, we sell it on hook/plot/stakes. #querytip

It's hard when your book baby is going out into the world for the first time, but believe me--less is more.
Truly.
Self-edit.
#querytip

Remember that the whole point of a query is to pique our interest & get us to request more--not explain every detail. #querytip

Notes from the #slushpile: I wanna know what the inciting incident is before you tell me about the themes your novel touches upon #querytip

Not gonna lie--a good title will catch my eye when I'm digging through my #slush #querytip #WednesdayWisdom

Something to consider: how many first paragraphs of books describe 1) waking up 2) the sky/sun/sunset? #querytip Find a unique perspective.

#pubtip = Sit on your manuscript for a bit before editing. But also...sit on editorial feedback for a bit before editing.

Agents WANT to love your work. Know that passing on projects that deserve pub but aren't the right fit for whatever reason...sucks. #pubtip

Wait to send your query until you have finished editing. #querytip

Good advice for us all! #writingtips, #pubtip, #lifetip #amwriting

#pubtip - Agents know what they've requested, and what they definitely *didn't* request. You can't trick someone into reading your mss.

First 2-3 Tues in Sept are insane release days. So many good titles. So much competition. Hint: avoid if possible. #pubtip

Published before? Nice! But if you're querying a new project, put the old titles at the end. Hook me with your new story first. #querytip

Rebecca Solnit: "Remember that writing is not typing" & "Success is not love" lithub.com/how-to-be-a-wr… #pubtip