Think you're done w a manuscript? PUT IT AWAY. Clarity comes with time. Be as honest w yourself as you would w a critique partner. #pubtip

Love this writing metaphor from @Savageartist! #pubtip #kidlit

If you're preparing to attend a conference or get a manuscript critique, this is REQUIRED reading. #pubtip #kidlit #amwriting

The latest The Write Shadow Times! paper.li/TheWriteShadow… Thanks to @keelyinkster @NanJonesAuthor #pubtip #books

#pubtip Just a reminder. Visit the website of the editor or agent you are sending a project to. Learn EVERYTHING about them and their wants

I don't completely agree with this- I have seen writers "break" their books. But you can always "flush" bad changes! #pubtip #writingtips

Cover copy makes a difference. Even when books are free. Authors, ask to see cover copy before it's final. #pubtip #bookexpo17

Gross eating verbs are the new useless dialog tags. Take out slurped, munched, nibbled, swigged, gulped etc from your mss. #pubtip

If your book is over 125k words, I am not the agent for you. #pubtip

It is never a good idea to send your first draft to anyone. Step away for a bit and come back and reread it. You'll be glad you did. #pubtip

Who should see various drafts of your book? i.e. Don’t ever send your first draft to an editor or publish it. #pubtip

If you say in a query "I’m a big fan of many of the authors you represent" to a newly acquiring agent, your flattery will not go far #pubtip

If you don't finish your book, no web site, social media, blog or PR is going to sell it to readers. Focus on writing above all. #pubtip

If you're working on a novel opening, come give us a listen! #amwriting #writetip #pubtip

After tonight's rquery reading my biggest takeaway is this: writers, know the appropriate word count for the genre you write in. #pubtip

So. True. The road to publication is not a race. (Says the impatient person here.) Always remember this guys. #pubtip

The Elusive Value of PR as a Book Marketing Tactic thewritelife.com/pr-as-a-book-m… via @thewritelife #pubtip

Here is your monthly reminder: do not respond to rejections. #pubtip

I know PEOPLE capitalize NAMES in queries because it's LIKE screenplays but it looks RANDOM and WE DON'T need TO do that anyMORE. #pubtip

If you self-published your book and are now looking for an agent, make sure you include your sales figures in your query. #pubtip