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

Before you send your query, read it out loud. #PubTip More on Saturday @DetWkgWriters Workshop dww-workshops.org/mastering-your…

As it was in 3rd grade, it is now: Put your name on your papers. (Manuscripts/Documents/Proposals.) #pubtip

Reminder: agents don't get paid to answer queries. I spend hours doing work FOR FREE. It's important, but the last on to-do lists.#pubtip

However, filling me in on real information like offers of rep is informative and welcome. #pubtip

Getting an agent is kind of like dating--checking in with me a million times after you send me your ms is a major turn-off. #pubtip

#pubtip Understand that researching editors and agents is not a matter of finding one website with all of the answers. It's detective work!

Marketing Tip: List blog posts/author interviews on your website - including topic - like @JaneKindred does: janekindred.com/posts/ #pubtip

Don't pay anyone anything up-front to submit your work on your behalf. Ever. Please. *Especially* if you wrote the pitch too. #pubtip