Writers, today's teens don't text or msg like this. Unless your book is early 00s in the AIM/T9 days, this has no place in your book #pubtip

When you query, don't write "a colleague recommended you." If you really have a referral, name them, if you don't, don't pretend. #querytip

A few things that will and won’t keep you from getting a book contract. #pubtip

#querytip of the day! Just don't...like...be a jerk.

Nothing gets me more excited about a ms than a unique, exciting conflict. Don’t always default to H/h being burned by love in past. #pubtip

OKAY THIS SHOULD GO UNSAID BUT AUTHORS #PUBTIP #QUERYTIP DO NOT JUST SHOW UP AT OUR OFFICE TO PITCH YOUR BOOK/WORK. THIS IS CREEPY.

Also do not send a link to a google doc that has your sample pages, synopsis, partial, manuscript...
Agents avoid links. #querytip

Once you submit ms to an editor/agent, resist urge to reread it. You will find mistakes that will drive you crazy. Start a new book. #pubtip

"Don't have someone else send a query on your behalf. Queries may be painful, but only you can give your book the 1 it deserves." #querytip

"Handsome," "sexy," and "gorgeous" are used too often in contemporary queries. Attractiveness shouldn't be forced on the reader. #querytip

"Epic," "journey," and "quest" are used far too often in fantasy queries. It's implied with the word "fantasy," so branch out. #querytip

TBA colleague is starting a vlog! Watch & subscribe for publishing SECRETS! j/k I dunno if there will be secrets but it’ll be great. #pubtip

I'm 100% caught up on queries (#PitMad excepted) and have responded to everything I've received. Fill up my inbox! #querystats

Writers, read this and PAY ATTENTION!!! #writingtips #amwriting #pubtip

ICYMI: I wrote an article for @BookMachine about authors using instagram to create reader brand ambassadors #pubtip bookmachine.org/2017/04/03/ins…

#querystats On to Feb but I do have a client edit that I need to prioritize & there are over 700 of you guys! Thanks for your patience!

#querystats I did it. I am officially done w Jan queries. I had 437 queries. Of those I requested 12 Full MS.

Some books need prologues. Most books do not. I'm on requested query #5 today and here's prologue #5 - nope. #querytip

LRT LITERALLY THE ADVICE I GIVE EVERY AUTHOR EVER ALWAYS. #QUERYTIP #WRITERS and THEN HAVE SOMEONE READ ALOUD TO YOOOOU. *dies of emphasis*

Please proof your Qs before you hit send. One incorrect word can sometimes change the whole meaning of the sentence, and the Q. #pubtip