When sending pages in a Q, don't send a scene in the middle of the ms. Send the opening pages. #pubtip

Friendly reminder: always hit Accept --> Accept All Changes before sending your work. Or we may just see your CP's edits. :) #PubTip

Queries w/attached author photos freak me out 99% of the time. Don't do this unless you look like Channing Tatum shirtless #QueryTip #PubTip

Gmail is a good email service to use. Choose one that is as secure as possible. Sending spam to agents/publishers stinks. I know. #querytip

Bonus #querytip: "fiction novel" is redundant

A #querytip worth repeating: don't forget to include genre and word count. Too easily overlooked! Don't overlook it!

Want a new publisher? Check your contract termination clause before you start querying agents to rep your published book. #querytip

Please don't send queries via Google Drive. #pubtip

It's okay if you don't have any writing credits, but there's no need to tell us that. Focus on ur book, not what you haven't done. #querytip

please don't tell me that you don't know how to categorize your novel. It just makes me sigh wearily #querytip

Do NOT wait until an agent requests it to write your synopsis. Synopses will attempt to foil you at every step, so have 1 ready! #querytip

5 Things Every Writer Should Know About Rights buff.ly/1nlZcQm #pubtip

On the blog: Why you want an agent who reads: bit.ly/Q6ttrr #querytip #pubtip

Agent @DevourerofBooks on pitching in person: ow.ly/vHB5I #pubtip

If you're looking for a GREAT Pinterest account to follow for #amediting #amwriting #querytip #pubtip & more go to: buff.ly/1exDmUE 

#pubtip: Never settle for a first draft. http://t.co/nswQGKSn9N

You figure this #querytip would be obvious, but I get so many of these: if you don't speak English, don't write a book in English

PART FIVE of the #JustPitchIt free query workshop is up! wp.me/p1xY6v-hl #amwriting #querytip #PrizeVault-open

Client @kellydavio on why writers should work with literary journals: ow.ly/vHASJ #pubtip

Strong Heroines In Fiction doesn't mean they always have to be assassins. #queries #pubtip