Probably a good idea to notify me if you have queried me before and are trying a new project with me. I remember names! #pubtip

#PubTip = check your audio rights. If you retain those rights, start shopping 'em cuz DANG we see some nice audio numbers. #agenting

#pubtip: SF/F, romance, and adventure are genres. YA, MG, and adult are categories.

Follow @dreamoforgonon through the slush pile via #millionqueries now! In 30 minutes, we'll be answering #pubtip questions via #ask4word.

Marketing Tip: Great for library/ teacher interaction = make Discussion Guides like @Sarah_Skilton does here: sarahskilton.com/discussion-gui… #pubtip

#pubtip: you have a finite number of space in a query before you lose my attention. Do not waste time explaining what @QueryTracker is.

#pubtip: entitling your email "Risky Query" means that you know I'm not a good fit and are querying me anyways. This is a waste of time.

Book proposal tips from @gordonwarnock's client @NinaAmir: The Nonfiction Book Proposal Demystified: ow.ly/z1aWz #pubtip

8 Reasons All Authors Need Business Plans for Their Books ow.ly/z1sLs #pubtip

When your editor gives you a suggestion, take it to the next level. #beproactive #pubtip

Our new, easy-schmeasy guide to writing a #BookProposal is out now! The Nonfiction Book Proposal Demystified: ow.ly/z0XEn #pubtip

Yes, it's ok to say "I follow you on twitter" in query letter. Not a guarantee of read, but shows you've done research. #queries #pubtip

Just the unknown-to-me editor as a point of reference that I find unhelpful. #pubtip

Clarification, if you are rec'd by an outside editor I know, I care v much. Gotten many AMAZING authors that way. #pubtip

I am sorry, but I don't care who edited your manuscript before you queried me. I just care that the query--and novel--are good. #pubtip

However, don't feel like you *have* to spend $10000 buying an agent's clients' books in order to get a query read. #pubtip

Dear Readers: Lisa Schroeder tells you why pre-orders are so important for authors. ow.ly/yX4Ws #pubtip

The original query letter for CATCHING JORDAN (then called SCORE) by @MirandaKennealy = writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/g… #pubtip #queries

My @TheWriteLife post: "Literary Agent Tells All: 6 Things You Shouldn’t Expect From Your Agent" ow.ly/yX2ns #pubtip

If you find 20 agents to query, read each agent's submission guidelines before you start. 20 agents = 20 different processes. #pubtip