ALL OF THESE THINGS. 👇#pubtip

Do you need to tag every sentence? No. And don't tell readers what characters are doing or feeling w/tags. Ok to just use "said." Not pouted, chided, frowned, corrected, muttered, explained, yelled, spat, whispered, smiled, etc. Sentence should convey mood or attitude.#pubtip

If you’re considering becoming an agent, be a reader first. Instinct that tells you what makes an amazing story comes from years of reading books, and it’s impossible to be a good agent who reps fiction without that instinct. #publishingjobs #pubtip

I know it's often said, but Twitter is not a place to pitch agents unless it's part of a contest that they're participating in. I never thought I'd have to add this extra layer, but it's also not wise to have multiple friends spam my feed about how I should represent you.#pubtip

Remember, agents aren't rejecting YOU. We're simply looking for the right project for our list. I rejected the first MS a client sent me, but I signed her with another project. Don't take rejections personally. Keep writing & querying! #amquerying #writerslife #pubtip #amagenting

So if I haven't responded to your query yet from Jan 15 onward, I haven't passed, I just need to put some sweet lil' manuscripts to bed before I can open my heart to something new. But I am definitely getting the itch to fall in love again! #pubtip #agenting

#pubtip if you'll be going to a writers conference in 2018, please keep in mind that agents/editors attend these things because they WANT to meet you, hear about your book, and sign up a project they love. Never be afraid to approach someone (respectfully) to talk about your work

TRUTH. #pubtip #amwriting

Writers, contrary to the shiny stories, the SPEED of your book deal has nothing to do with the strength and the health of your book deal, nor is it a predictor of long-term success. #pubtip

One thing I can say about publishing is that you should always remember it’s a small industry, and kindness and respect can go a long way. #pubtip

One thing you should truly take into consideration when choosing an agent is their hunger, drive, & enthusiasm for your work. Passion for a project is so incredibly important, and sometimes it can even surpass experience. So it's good to take a chance on younger agents! #pubtip

Some good craft tips here about the importance of cohesion and resonance in writing.
#pubtip #writetip

Unless you're under deadline, don't submit immediately after writing "The End". If you wait a few weeks and read it with fresh eyes, you'll see things you want to edit and change. This will help you put your best foot forward. #pubtip

1st-person storytelling may be overtaking 3rd-person in popularity and status. 6 of last 10 National Book Award winners had 1st person narratives; in the 50 years before that, more than 2/3 were 3rd person #PubTip #WritingTip #WriteTip bit.ly/2BRpgDW

#pubtip: When agents ask for a partial or full, please don't send a PDF. Even at this initial stage, some agents may want to add comments to the actual manuscript and track changes. That one of the reasons most agents prefer Word docs.

Guys? Please don’t send a query that says you have a 300k novel that can be easily divided into 3 parts. #querytip #pubtip

It’s always cool to make up special terms when you’re world building for SFF stories, but if you never bother to explain what those terms mean by context, or even just telling, then it’s just nonsense and a hard pass for me. #querytip #pubtip

The simple inclusion or omission of a comma (or two) can change the entire meaning of a sentence. Here is a quick lesson. #pubtip #writing #grammar

This is a really great thread. 👇#pubtip #querytip

Writers ask if it’s worth hiring a freelance editor to help. My philosophy is that it’s not a bad idea if you do your research. There are many random people who call themselves editors and writing coaches, but don’t actually have an editorial work history or track record. #pubtip