Editor
Research is important when writing books. #pubtip
Editor
The rushed proposal is my greatest pet peeve in romance novels. Romance should be built on every page, not rapidly wrapped up at end #pubtip
Editor
If you write books with kids in them, make sure you know the child safety seat laws by state: bit.ly/2hCX52n #pubtip
Literary Agent
An entitled, condescending rant in response to my pass on your query just reaffirms my choice to not have you as a client #pubtip
Literary Agent
Authors, baseline assumption is querying multiple agents. So if you are querying exclusively, you must say so. #pubtip
Literary Agent
The number one quality I look for in a prospective client: work ethic. If you don't take your work seriously, how can I? #pubtip
Literary Agent
Editor
The best way to sell to @LoveInspiredBks is to research the lines and specifically tailor your book to target them. #pubtip
Editor
Don't name your manuscript file things like "Final Manuscript". When editors try to put these on ereaders, we can't tell them apart. #pubtip
Editor
Your platform won't help you sell a book you never write. Don't let your online endeavors trump your writing time. #pubtip
Don't conclude a letter to a prospective agent, "Still horny and still hoping." #pubtip
Publisher
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Literary Agent
Remember, an offer is not a gift. Negotiate, negotiate, negotiate. #pubtip
Literary Agent
Carly Watters @carlywatters
August is next week! Join me on the 10th: Successfully Publishing Your First Novel. Get ready for fall submission. writersdigestshop.com/successfully-p…60min webinar, 30min Q&A, plus a FIVE page critique of everyone's novel. #pubtip
Editor
Make sure your stories have hooks and selling points. Think about what makes you pick up a book and ensure your book has that. #pubtip
Literary Agent
Editor
Never hit send right after you write “The End”. Reread it after a week or two, & you’ll find things that need editing or polishing #pubtip
Literary Agent
It goes: write book, keep writing, write some more. Then edit, edit again, edit another time. Write again. Edit. THEN query. #pubtip