Wise. Applies equally well to querying authors. #pubtip

1) remember what's essential to a pitch. Hook, character, & setting. This info fleshes out a pitch. #pitmad #querytip #pubtip

#truth #amquerying #pubtip

New blog series post: AUTHOR PLATFORM & BRANDING FOR FICTION WRITERS #authors #writers #pubtip #amwriting #amagenting #platform saritzahernandez.blogspot.com/2018/06/author…

Five bucks says your first sentence has too many adjectives. You don't have to cram them all in there right away. #pubtip #writingtip

#PubTip time for #amwriting and #amquerying authors:
We don't suggest submitting to only one agent at a time. Not only are you limiting your chances of gaining representation, but you're prolonging your own journey to publication.

why pre-order, you ask? here's why. #pubtip

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Too many middle grade queries in which protagonist, "is really mad at parents." This is, of course, a legitimate tween emotion but because I see it so often this particular conflict can feel generic. #pubtip #middlegrade

Making freebies for your book launch? (bookmarks, postcards, etc)

WAIT until at least 3 months before as release dates frequently change and you want the freebies to have correct info. #pubtip

When including a synopsis, don't end it on a cliffhanger, a will they/won't they question, etc. Editors and agents are looking for a straightforward summary of the book, including the ending. #pubtip

General Tip: Agents sometimes get approached for writing samples. Including your agent on all delivery materials is a GREAT and HELPFUL. Making it easy to find ALL THE THINGS YOU'VE WRITTEN when someone asks you for sample writing. #NotASubtweet #PubTip

This also applies if you receive an offer of publication from a publishing house/small press. #pubtip

#pubtip General reminder: if you receive an offer of representation and other agents have partial pages or the full manuscript, please let them know about the offer. It's polite and helps agents prioritize reading time, and it may net you another offer. Options are good. :)

An editing question to ask yourself before typing The End = “how does my protagonist grow/change from beginning of book to the end?”

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Why Agents Don't Often Represent Previously Self-Published Books bit.ly/2IDQMoj via @msmariavicente #pubtip

The top 5 reasons I reject a manuscript: enigmaticeditor.blogspot.com/2018/05/top-te… #writetip #pubtip #EditTip #amwriting

World's biggest roller coaster: Writing a novel and getting it out into the world. #WriteTip #PubTip

A revision letter is not a rejection. It's a chance to take your book from "not now" to a contract. Don't assume it's a rejection. Editors don't usually ask for revisions on books that we don't have any hope for. #pubtip

Why important to get keywords in a book's title or subtitle #pubtip

Yes, yes, yes! #pubtip