There’s a misconception going around that having CPs who are agented and/or pubbed is better than CPs who aren’t, and I just want to say that it’s total bullshit. Having an agent or being pubbed doesn’t make any one writer better than another. A good CP is a good CP. #pubtip

My new column for aspiring #crime #writers thecra.co.uk/agents-column/ #querytip #FridayFact

Writers! If you can make time to write every day, you can also make time to develop your social media presence every day. 20-30 minutes is all it could take. Make it a priority! #pubtip #amwriting

Replying to the oldest queries right now (since I read some complaints on QueryTracker, NM). And one of them says it's an "exclusive" query. I'm like, "Why did you do that to yourself? Don't you know how slow I am?" Don't exclusively query one agent! Query widely! #querytip

Wise. Applies equally well to querying authors. #pubtip

Good morning and good luck #PitMad writers. I will not likely be making many trips in today, but don't forget that querying is still one of the best ways to find an agent #querytip

Everything Lauren is saying here is vital, especially when you’re searching for an agent. I’m far more line edit focused than copy edit, because if there’s extraneous, repetitive, jarring material, I’m taken out of the narrative.

Line edits are SO IMPORTANT. #querytip

5) get to the point in your pitch. No clunkiness, no exposition. Hook your reader; you don't have the most room for extra words #querytip #pitmad

3) Use comps if they're accurate and helpful. Comps don't HAVE to be other books. Something like comparing your SFF to Stranger Things is just as efficient. However!! Ditch the comps if you don't have room for them, or if they're not accurate to your book. #querytip

1) remember what's essential to a pitch. Hook, character, & setting. This info fleshes out a pitch. #pitmad #querytip #pubtip

1) remember what's essential to a pitch. Hook, character, & setting. This info fleshes out a pitch. #pitmad #querytip #pubtip

#truth #amquerying #pubtip

What I’m looking for right now #querytip #writingtips

What I’m looking for in romantic fiction right now & how to grab my attention in a submission #querytip #writing #writingtops

Yes, hot off the press #querytip

New blog series post: AUTHOR PLATFORM & BRANDING FOR FICTION WRITERS #authors #writers #pubtip #amwriting #amagenting #platform saritzahernandez.blogspot.com/2018/06/author…

The three elements of a great one-sentence pitch: enigmaticeditor.blogspot.com #writetip #amwriting #querytip

That said, do be sure to list titles/authors that have been published within the last 5 years or so. It proves you are keeping up to date with the market. Saying your book is like Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings or Agatha Christie doesn't cut it. #querytip

Bonus points for sharing comp titles/authors. WHO best represents your writing style? WHAT book(s) comes to mind similar in tone/atmosphere/theme to yours? This helps the agent (and later the editor, sales, publicity, librarians, READERS) know the exact target audience. #querytip

It is Very Important to know the genre & market for your ms. Is this MG, YA, adult (market/audience)? Is this contemporary, historical, fantasy, romance, mystery, sci-fi, thriller (genre)? You're doing yourself a disservice without this! #querytip