3. If you want to do some light "line-editing" of your own work, read it out loud. So many people don't do this step. When you read it out loud you catch so much at the sentence level that you can fix yourself. #pubtip

2. The best thing an author can do is to learn how to edit their OWN work. Whether they develop that skill through workshop, or working with CP partners, who I am looking for is clients who can go off with my editorial comments & actually do thoughtful & meaningful work. #pubtip

1. Line-editing is a very technical skill. I actually took classes and am trained to line-edit, yet I still don't do it very often. I definitely wouldn't do it for free or in exchange for someone who had no clue what they were doing to attempt it for me. #pubtip

When an agent considers a manuscript, not only are they looking for a great story, but they’re also looking for great POTENTIAL in the writer. If an agent can’t get beyond line edits and see the bigger picture, then they probably aren’t the right fit for you. #pubtip

There’s a misconception going around that having CPs who are agented and/or pubbed is better than CPs who aren’t, and I just want to say that it’s total bullshit. Having an agent or being pubbed doesn’t make any one writer better than another. A good CP is a good CP. #pubtip

Writers! If you can make time to write every day, you can also make time to develop your social media presence every day. 20-30 minutes is all it could take. Make it a priority! #pubtip #amwriting

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

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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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