I ignore all the abstractions in your query. They tell me nothing about what happens in your book. #pubtip

#pubtip, maybe don't say that your book is the only thing that does x if there are lots of books that do x. Do your research.

Dear writers/illustrators: print this and hang it in every room of your home! #amwriting #pubtip #writingtips #querytips #querytip

A couple weeks ago I told @OpenBookON all my marketing tips for writers, especially debuts. Read here. #pubtip open-book.ca/Columnists/6-M…

Freaking out over writing the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad synopsis? Take a breath & read this: bit.ly/1bLij44 #pubtip

The Author Website: Do You Need One Before Publishing? marycmoore.com/index.php/2016… #writetip #pubtip #askagent

Don't respond to rejections. Full stop. #pubtip

#pubtip Just because you see someone is acquiring does not mean you ignore their guidelines! Read First!

Are you #amquerying? New on the blog: monthly wishlist post from @beth_phelan @mollykh @VLCappello and me! #pubtip jennybent.blogspot.com/2017/08/tba-mo…

How to hook an editor with your manuscript. #pubtip

Pg 102 of your book is just as important as first & last page. Don't let the middle of your book sag or drag. Keep it interesting. #PubTip

Am beginning to think that if you mention J.K. Rowling, your query letter needs revision. #pubtip

Stay Focused on Your Writing #WritingTip #PubTip anaiahpress.wordpress.com/2017/04/07/f-f… #AmWriting

What should go in a query letter? Executive Editor @KaraLeighMille1 tells you! anaiahpress.wordpress.com/2017/04/20/q-q… #PubTip #WritingTip #GetPublished

If you want to have a writing career, treat your writing as a career rather than a hobby. #pubtip

Don't let bad reviews drag you down. And don't let good reviews make you think you've made it and don't need to grow as a writer. #pubtip

The absolute bare minimum you have to do in a query is tell me about your book. You can't just say "I'm a writer. Represent me." #pubtip

When you mention your previously published novels in a query, include title, date and publisher. #queries #pubtip

Queriers, I see your name in the "from" line of your email and your signature. No need to tell me it as your opener. #pubtip #queries

Lovely #pitchwars thread here, and good advice for staying positive while querying agents as well! #amwriting #pubtip