Not all books are pitched to the New York Times for reviews...nor should they be. Publicists tailor their pitches and submissions. #pubtip

If anyone is counting: I have 35 partials, 5 proposals & 15 full manuscripts. #querystats

"It's about potential, not perfection." Some great advice in here, writers. #querytip

Great article! How a Lit Agent Acquires Clients #amquerying #querytip booksandsuch.com/blog/how-a-lit…

You only need one yes. So keep going no matter what. #querytip

Have heart, writers. Many, many writers had the same start and became huge successes. You only need one YES. #writingtips #pubtip #amwriting

The most difficult reaction an agent can have to a manuscript is not dislike or even hate but ambivalence. #pubtip #amreading

My latest--Mistakes in the Slushpile: Filter Verbs marycmoore.com/index.php/2017… #writetip #querytip #slushpile #askagent

So many query letters we get are dry, awkward business letters. This is the place to sell yourself as a great writer. #pubtip

If you're going to use em dashes, do so sparingly! #pubtip

#querytip Always include a query letter. Do not just attach or paste your MS in the body of the email. At the very least, say "hello."

You've sold your first book. Now what? Here are some tips for after the call. #pubtip

Reminder: It just takes one yes. #pubtip #thisisahappysubtweet

"There's a fine line between micromanagement and quality control." #pubtip @MNBookPub

Tired of people sharing their relationship status with me via query. Despite apparent popular belief, I'm not trying to date you. #querytip

If you sign multi-book contract, consider the in between work (edits, promo) for each book when picking deadlines. Padding is vital. #pubtip

When Querying Hurts: Deciphering the Rejection ow.ly/AyTR30by0Z8 via @thekatsmews #querytip #amquerying

Monday Morning #QueryTip = here is the original query letter for ENCHANTMENT OF RAVENS by @MarRogerson = writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/g…

#querytip It's tough to standout in the volume. Tell me about the story you're querying not four other books you're planning. TMI

If you want to see if your book has strong hooks and conflict, try boiling it down to a tweet and see if it sounds intriguing. #pubtip