Here's the full podcast where I talk with the fabulous @MGNinja about #writing, #agenting, passion of the arts and reality of the marketplace. If you are a writer or in the book business, take a peek. #MondayBlogs #amwriting #pubtip @JDLitAgency :) youtube.com/watch?v=AvgyTG…

My advice if you’re working on a nonfiction book proposal and struggling with the overview: write how you got interested in the topic. What pulled you in? What made you want to write a book about it? Tell your origin story. #pubtip

With books, confer with your agent in advance about missing a deadline. Usually ok as long you keep the editor informed. But since most contracts allow the publisher to cancel if you miss your due date, your agent can read the tea leaves and advise. #pubtip

Yes! This whole thread! ❤️
#amwriting #querytip

quick #querytip: you don't need to withdraw you query for typos

if you're revising your query or pages? sure!

but i pinky promise, a typo or two, or misspelling my name, even addressing to the wrong agent, is NOT going to make me reject your query. deep breaths! ❤️

Why Publishing Your Book Takes So Long youtu.be/Gl12v3jgJz4 via @YouTube #Pubtip

Important #querytip!

#querytip: When sending a requested full or partial, please name the file something easily identifiable such as TITLE/lastname/full/date, and resist sending it as mycopyFINALv3.
It's too easy to get lost in the shuffle with no title or name on my ereader.
Don't be shuffled.

#Authors: whenever you publish an article, please ask to include your book title with your byline, preferably with a link. Example below. #pubtip

Why Selling Your Book Can Take So Long youtu.be/Rxr7nEWE6ug via @YouTube #PubTip

Querying pro-tip: put your character’s identity in the front next to their name.

Don’t bury the lede: we as agents and editors want to know early if this character is one normally under-represented in books and you are providing that representation.

#querytip #amwriting

Telling me that you ‘forgive me’ for going to Duke in a query is not the way to my heart or head; just tell me about your book #pubtip

My biggest tip for nailing stakes in a query letter is to make the stakes as specific as possible to your main character and what they're going through.

#querytip #writingcommunity

#Pubtip Sharing my B-LIST system for sorting people & orgs that can help w/ book sales & promo. Check all that apply for each name:
-BLURB the book
-BOOST the book
-BULK BUY the book

Authors: create this list 6+ mo before pub & share with publisher.

So many submissions are once again way outside word count standards.
Writers don’t shoot yourself in the foot—get as close to those standards as you can to help increase your odds.
#WritingCommunity #querytip #amwriting

Querying can be scary at times, but it’s best to just be yourself! Tell the agent a little about yourself in the bio and what drew you to writing your story. #QueryTip

Quick #querytip to #amquerying authors: if you are researching an agency and there is no indication of WHO you are querying, or who works there (names/headshots), or what their history in publishing is, that is a red flag.

If you want specific grammar rules applied to your ms that deviate from Chicago MOS (commonly used by book publishers) state it clearly before it goes to copy editing. #pubtip

A realistic peek into an agent's onslaught of emails #amquerying #querytip #WritingCommunity

Why Does Querying Take So Long? youtu.be/7JLVHhDUwow via @YouTube #QueryTip