If subbing to pubs& agents at same time, you're often using a different strategy, list & ms version than agents would. Just sayin' #querytip

One of my authors (@Andrea_Dunlop) on the editorial manuscript to book process andreasdunlop.tumblr.com/post/109208181… #pubtip

Start your novel with action, not background. Action can be anything. An argument, a wave crashing against rocks, a snide comment. #querytip

Yes. Authors make money on their books in libraries. This surprised a friend at dinner last night so figured it was worth repeating. #pubtip

What Not to Do When Querying wp.me/p2n9ew-1is via @KisaWhipkey #querytip

FYI: I only accept queries via email. No pigeon, squirrel, or (especially) rat queries will be accepted. #PubTalkTV #pubtip

i like when authors curse in their queries, just not at me. #querytip

Like life, publishing is not a race. Suzanne Collins didn't sell THE HUNGER GAMES until age 42. #LiveTheJourneyNotTheDestination #querytip

#QueryTip: Having anything published will give you credibility. With short stories, the better it does and the... fb.me/1AhUi38yM

ICYMI: How to turn your online following into a platform for your book: wp.me/p1EorO-1t0 #pubtip

My updated PM Listing as Sara Megibow KT Literary Agency: publishersmarketplace.com/members/SaraMe… #agenting #pubtip

#QueryTip 2: Your plot should have a beginning, a middle, and an end. There should be a conflict and a... fb.me/2VfzblFcr

#QueryTip: We always tell authors to be sure to include their hook in the book blurb. But it is just as important... fb.me/6rh8UjjdM

We editors love this writing tip from Dr. Seuss. #pubtip instagram.com/p/yKgRLRs_5N/ http://t.co/1FXZctByRI

One thing we don't represent: weird racist rants disguised as book proposals. You got one. Don't send it to us please.
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A debut scifi/fantasy over 100,000 words is a hard sell. #querytip #agenting

Author website? Check it at least twice a year to make sure the information is updated! #pubtip

Author website? Include your twitter handle, Facebook page, Tumblr, blog if you have them. Seems obvious, but 'tis a common mistake. #pubtip

IF you're going to send me an Exclusive (which you really don't need to do), please let me know why you chose to do so. #querytip

There are an *awful* lot of bloody suns/skies/horizons in fantasy manuscripts. #ClicheAlert #pubtip