Sharing a couple of questions from last night’s Agent Q&A--Q: Do you need to prepare a book proposal for a memoir? A: Yes. #querytip [1/2]

Most agents/editors know in the first 3-5 pages whether they like your story. Some in the first paragraph. Come in guns blazing! #querytip

Don't tell us that we are just an obstacle in your way to getting published. It's not nice and sounds confrontational. #querytip

Truth: It’s time-consuming to comb through royalty statements, but totally worth it! I often find more money for my clients #pubtip

Asking me to reconsider your manuscript because you changed the title. No. That wasn't the issue; I don't reject based on titles. #pubtip

Number 1 grammar error - it's vs its. Know the dif: data.grammarbook.com/blog/pronouns/… via @GrammarBook #writetip #slushpile

#pubtipRT @LaneHeymont: Queries should be one page. Period. #querytip

Don't use round peg/square hole method where the Q tries to squeeze the novel to fit what the agent is seeking.#pubtip

MT @the1stdaughter: If you get an offer from an agent & accept be sure to send a quick note to anyone you've sent out queries too. #querytip

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Don't be the Michael Bay of writing. Stories aren't adjectives, just like movies aren't special effects. #querytip #writetip

Asking the Right Questions buff.ly/1pLmuPe #pubtip

#querytip - If you ask me to recommend other agents after I reject your query, please do not expect me to respond.

TRUTH! “@M_A_Patterson: #querytip Don't assume an agent will like your story b/c of their ethnicity. Don't. It's pretentious. @jawlitagent

As soon as you get your first book deal you should...celebrate! (geez people, it's not all work) ;) #pubtip

#PubTip (this is an easy one) - keep a copy of your fully executed contract somewhere safe. #agenting

I tweet #querytip(s) to help those in the query process, because I've been there! I keep things light, because querying and rejections SUCK!

Marketing Tip: Include upcoming appearances on your website. @Sarah_Skilton does this very well = sarahskilton.com/upcoming-appea… #PubTip

Interesting post about publishing biz terms: dogwalkeddownthestreet.blogspot.com/2014/03/for-re… via @salglynn #pubtip #publishing

"seemed to" is 99% of the time an unnecessary turn of phrase #writetip #slushpile #amediting