TRUTH! #amquerying #amwriting #pubtip

Ditto. Be creative to push yourself into that "Great" category and don't settle for just okay. #pubtip

I find writers with the highest success rate are the ones with the most patience and perseverance. Success doesn’t usually happen overnight in publishing. There’s a lot of heartbreak and tears along the way, but the key is to always ALWAYS keep going. #pubtip

Every querying author should be checking out #authorstats. Those stories of agent on the first book and it sold a month later are outliers. Publishing is a long game. And always remember: your journey is your own. EVERYONE is different #pubtip

Whenever my clients get an edit letter, no matter if it’s their first book our fourth have this reminder at the very start of it. I’m not here to turn a book into something it’s not. #pubtip

This is great advice! Make your readers do some of the work. An engaged reader will find it harder - if not impossible - to put your book down. #amwriting #writingtips #writingtip #pubtip

Received a total of 24 passes from editors this week. Authors, it happens to agents too. You just have to keep grinding. #pubtip

Attention #publishing job-hunters! #pubtip

The most important thing an author can do is make the reader, editor or agent care about their characters. That's what propels us to read more. #pubtip

Great #pubtip from LI editor @EmilyRodmell

Querying is like being on The Voice. Mentors (agents) can't mentor (represent) everyone, but that doesn't mean they don't see promise in the ones they send home (reject). Don't give up. #amquerying #pubtip #amagenting

Friends, a reminder that it is in your best interest to hear from every agent who might like your work! At worst, it confirms the first offer was the right one. #pubtip

The wonderful @anewlookonbooks asked me, "What does your average day look like?"

Here's my answer = anewlookonbooks.com/2017/11/14/int…

#interview #agenting #pubtip

Write it until it's right. #pubtip #amwriting #writing #agent #AgentLife tmblr.co/Z06dul2RzSq1X

Don’t give into despair if your first book doesn’t land an agent or a deal. I’ve seen many times how the next book can be “the one.” Keep writing & keep the faith. #MondayMotivation #amwriting #writing #pubtip

Enrollment is open for a limited time for Author Donna Galanti's new online course on how to create your author platform. Honestly - the how to set up your website section alone is worth it! Check it out here: createyourawesomecommunity.com/ready-to-rock-… #pubtip #amwriting

"What are some upcoming trends" and other juicy questions with me and @KirkusReviews here = kirkusreviews.com/features/sara-… #pubtip #agenting

Writers, there's a difference between a pitch & a synopsis, & a ms needs both before you Q. #pubtip

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DO NOT INSULT THE GENRE YOU ARE TRYING TO BE PUBLISHED IN!

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#pubtip = authors, there is one piece of publicity you can always control: Keep Your Author Website Updated!