My name is Lane Heymont and I am a man. #querytip #NotAnAgentThough

Goal and motivation are important. Characters need to want/need something badly. There should be consequences if they don't get it. #pubtip

"Fictional novel" is not a thing. Anyone who has done any kind of research or spent time honing their craft would know this. #querytip

Great advice! MT @agentemurph shares 12 lessons about debut publishing experiences on the Piper Center blog: bit.ly/1HTmcBR #pubtip

Are you on the right track with #writing – 15 things successful writers NEVER say – via @EdieMelson bit.ly/1rl1KiH #pubtip

Yes, I am reading queries in December! Bring 'em on. nelsonagency.com/submission-gui… #pubtip #agenting

New agents can be great if they're with a reputable agency, have credentials and are HUNTING to quench their hunger! #querytip

Or, in the positive, a great title sells your book! A limited one drags it down. #pubtip

Got to say it again, using the same title for your debut as a bestselling novel is srsly unwise. #pubtip

Happy Monday, #writers! In case you missed them, here is an easy roundup of my fall #QueryTip tweets: rachelmbrooks.com/2014/12/fall-q…

Study Publishers Marketplace. What's selling? Who represents what? What are their sales like? Research! #querytip

#QueryTip: You don't need to include a snide comment about vampires. Seriously, just don't mention vampires.

Wondering when to query your #NaNoWriMo novel? Here are my thoughts agentinthemiddle.blogspot.com/2014/11/when-t… #writers #querytip #pubtip #writetip

(#nonfiction #pubtip, that is.)

I love building author careers, but I can't do all the work 4 u. Query me w an established platform and plan, tools I can utilize. #pubtip

If you don’t pay attention to the small details in your writing sample, the agent will. #pubtip #edit

Responding to a query rejection is not the best idea #pubtip

Anyone querying over the holidays should query me. I've got some time to read. #querytip

#querytip: Strive for originality! lindsayribar.tumblr.com/post/103578580… #querypoem

Never omit the letter "m" when typing "manuscript." #pubtip