A big pet peeve of mine is when people use words like: chortled, guffawed, and snorted to describe someone laughing in their stories. Just say LAUGHED. People don't actually guffaw or chortle. #pubtip

So keep your chin up. Apply widely. To houses and agencies, scouts and magazines. If you want to be in publishing, you will eventually find the right position. Continue to put yourself out there, because it will happen. #pubtip #jobtip #publishing #internship #interns

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This is a great thread by Agent Jenny Bent! #pubtip

Don't compare your journey to what others have experienced. Everyone has their own path. Enjoy yours! #persevere #amquerying #pubtip

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Your first chapter should be intriguing and grab readers' attention. The last chapter should have an exciting ending that ties up all loose ends. The chapters in the middle need to propel the book from chapter 1 to the end. Each one should move book forward in some way. #pubtip

An author brand is important, even for yet-to-be-published. When you start critically thinking about your brand, you begin to understand your target audience, which agents to target, how you want to be published etc. Carving out this path ahead of time will be beneficial. #pubtip

ICYMI #pubtip

Thing I am thinking about again today: I don't think I've seen a single good book idea in my career that hasn't been at least medium-similar to 2-3 other ideas I see within 3 months. The zeitgeist is so real, and platform and voice are 98% of everything that matters. #pubtip

#pubtip - If you had a request from an editor or agent, and you have not replied back in 2 months, send them an email and tell them you will resubmit at a later date. Be professional!

#pubtip - I always like to ask writers this every now and then. Based on your submission packet (query letter, synopsis and partial) would you hire you? Best test ever!

And never think that if I passed once, I wouldn't want to see a future query. I would! #pubtip #amquerying

If I haven't responded to your query, send me a note. I've responded to all (that I know of!) through 3/31. Know too that if I am silent, I didn't get it and would always appreciate a gentle re-send. #pubtip #amquerying

Always send a synopsis with any uncontracted submission. It is what editors use to see if the book is one we want to read further on. 5-7 double spaced pages is the sweet spot for me. #pubtip

Rejection Reason #5: Didn't follow submission directions. #WritersRoad #Writetip #Pubtip

Rejection Reason #4: It's a genre I don't acquire. Though I post my #MSWL everywhere, you'd be surprised how often I get this. #WritersRoad #Writetip #Pubtip

Rejection Reason #3: The story starts somewhere uninteresting or clique (though clique can sometimes~rarely~work if done right). #writersroad #writetip #pubtip

Rejection Reason #2: Excessive use of passive writing (was, were, had, etc.). It takes the reader out of the immediate action. #WritersRoad #Writetip #Pubtip