Today's #pubtip: in book publishing and in life, you are deluding yourself that you'll stop feeling undeserving and insecure if you just achieve x, whether that's publishing a book, selling x number of copies, losing weight, whatever. You are straight-up deluding yourself.

Some Tips on Creating Your Author Website youtu.be/E4fnthJ_Ypw via @YouTube #WritingCommunity #PubTip

General #querytip give the agent everything they need to know about your project in the body of the email. Sending a blank email with links to a website, google docs and/or unsolicited attachments creates extra work and hinders the review process.

When I see this in a query letter, I know something has gone horribly wrong. #querytip #pubtip

And I’m totally not ragging on self-publishing. It’s a way to go. But it’s not everyone’s way to go if traditional publishing is actually where you want to be. Just be smart about what you want to do and in what order. That’s all. #pubtip

I often have brand-new writers, newly putting pen to page, ask for suggestions on how to dive into this often overwhelming industry. Here are the resources I always recommend: Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody, Story Genius by Lisa Cron, publishingcrawl.com/resources #pubtip

#querytip: I’ve noticed a considerable uptick in the number of queries of projects that have already been self-published. Friends, I can’t really do much with that. Try me with your next, unpublished book.

Why Your Query Letter Should Focus On Plot Not Theme bit.ly/2peMSxr via @carlywatters #querytip #amquerying

Sending out offers and passes today. Bittersweet... Just because an editor passes does NOT mean your book isn't good! It just means it isn't right for that particular editor. #pubtip #querytip

Your main character should try to be ahead of the action in your story!

#author #writing #jewelsofthetrade #SerendipityLit #AmWriting #reads #goodreads #writersdigest #publishing #pub #lithub #pubtip

Here are 3 things you can do while you're working on your book proposal or manuscript to boost your career as a writer and aspiring author. #amwriting #amediting #pubtip

Authors please double space your sample pages
Signed,
An agent who probably needs glasses
#subtip #querytip #SlushInsight

When I read this, it just signals to me that you don't really know where your book belongs (on the shelf). If it's a YA thriller, throw all of your pitching weight behind that! No book is for every audience! Trying to appeal to every market weakens your pitch. #querytip

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I’m not the right agent for marriage plots, whether it’s YA or adult. Even in fantasy/royal situations—it’s just not my thing.

But please for the love of all the gods don’t take this as not wanting love stories ROMANTIC SUBPLOTS ARE MY JAM I WANT THEM ALL TO KISS

I want to expand a touch on what I said in my previous Tweet about "predictability" in SFF. There are certain elements that have been done in a similar pattern so many times in SFF that it's pretty easy for me to guess what will happen next. #amquerying #amwriting #querytip But..

Writers, be conscious of font in your query. You want it to be easy for agents to read! You will NEVER ever ever go wrong with 12 pt Times New Roman. No need to try to stand out this way - let your writing shine on its own! #querytip #amwriting #amquerying

Ya'll, I do not want to be phone pitched. Please just query by email. Thanks! #querytip

Uuuuh #subtip #querytip I guess. I wouldn't think this needs to be said, but every few months I get one of these.

Today's #pubtip: book writing is a really, really terrible career to get into if you just want cool people to like you. Being an agent is a much better choice if that's your personality type. LOL.

#Querytip This should be obvious, but please follow submission guidelines. For example, I do not like pages pasted into the email body. It won't stop me from reviewing, but it's a pain. In my case, I prefer an attachment.