I get this question a lot. Can an author write in multiple genres? (Answer: it’s complicated.) Great post on it via @PubCrawlBlog publishingcrawl.com/2018/10/23/swi… #pubtip

Don't send a POD/printed copy of your self-published book as a query. It's not because it's self-published; it's because I only accept email submissions. Pay attention to guidelines (and save your money). #pubtip

Short #thread: It’s rare that I tweet occupational gripes here, but a general #pubtip for friends, family, friends of friends, etc.:

Do not ask me to coffee because you have “questions about publishing,” and then sit me down and ask me to explain to you how a book is made.

Friendly #amquerying #querytip PSA: Please use fonts that are super simple to read, rather than artistic, regardless of what you hope will appear in the final book. I read electronically all day. Your fancy curly font makes my eyeballs turn to tapioca pudding. Thank you!

Hey, peeps. If I don't respond to your query letter after three weeks, it's a pass for that project. PLEASE DON'T TELL ME I MADE A MISTAKE OR TRY TO CONVINCE ME TO TAKE ANOTHER LOOK. Be professional. Thanks! #querytip

#querytip. Clarifying an earlier tweet: When you query an agent, it’s best to only submit one manuscript for consideration in that email. Don’t query every manuscript you’ve ever written or even just two. Pick ONE manuscript to focus on in that submission.

Please don’t use my email to blind query me. I have a submission system set up to ensure you get a timely response. Using my email will get you no response. #querytip

#QueryTip A great title really helps to pique a reader's (or an agent's or editor's) interest (even if it gets changed later). Try to craft a title that raises a question in the reader's mind, and better yet, establishes tone and style. #amwriting #amquerying

Periodic reminder! Make sure to include something like "OFFER" or "UPDATE" in the subject line when you're following up on a query with an offer, or I won't notice that it needs immediate attention. #pubtip

Thinking this morning about the difference, as an agent, between a good query and a GIMME query. Both are queries that I’ll ask in, but what happens after that differs pretty widely between the two. (ramblings/thread ahead) (also #querytip)

The ABCs of #Writing—26 Things Every Writer Needs to Know - @EdieMelson bit.ly/2NM7jIl #pubtip

If you're wondering about genre numbers #querytip #amquerying - I'm working through mid-September queries right now. I have 368 to read, and 227 of them are adult SFF.
So THANK YOU!! Because I LOVE having so many queries!!!
But that's why sometimes it takes a while to get reply.

As a general rule, please do not submit more than one project to me concurrently. #querytip

Here’s a somewhat intangible quality agents look for: a writer who is open-minded and able to consider feedback. Remember: agents work for free until we sell your book. Therefore, it helps everyone when clients take feedback seriously. #publishing #pubtip

In my book, no matter how talented you are, hard work, receptiveness, and general manners go a long way. It’s a professional relationship, yes, but like any relationship, trust and communication are so important. #publishing #pubtip

How NOT to query an agent:

Don't tell me my smile or my young/vibrant appearance on my profile was what persuaded you to query me...

#amquerying #querytip

I have finally caught up to October in my query box! If you subbed earlier and haven't gotten a response, you might be in the Maybe pile 😉 #amquerying #amagenting #querytip

#querytip #subtip - Agents don't market your book or sell your book to bookstores. We aren't publicists. That's not what we do, loves.

Just a reminder that if your book is accepted, withdraw the submission from other publishers/agents ASAP. #pubtip

An "exclusive" submission sent to dozens of agents, not BCCd
Citing a connection we don't have
In a genre I don't represent
THIS is what gets auto-deleted, friends. Don't stress about your small stuff. Follow directions, do a good job, do your homework. Query well. #pubtip