Like most lit agents, I only use Twitter to network professionally. I don't respond to friend requests or messages on FB, Insta, or (existential shudder) LinkedIn unless I know you. Not personal! I just don't want to share Fam Anna with strangers. #pubtip

To stay up-to-date on everything going on over at The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency in New York, you can follow us on Twitter @JDLitAgency and like our Facebook page here: facebook.com/Jennifer-De-Ch… #amquerying #amwriting #pubtip #literaryagent #writingtips

☕Coffee Time with Kara ☕ "I'm going to let you in on a little secret... If you follow submission guidelines, you're already ahead of the majority. " @KaraLeighMille1 anaiahpress.wordpress.com/2018/04/09/cof… #pubtip #writetip #querytips #getpublished #writingadvice #askaneditor #amwriting

Guys, if you send me a query as an attachment, I'll delete it without opening it. ☹️ Please don't send attachments unless agents ask for them. If you're not sure, go to their website for submission guidelines. THANKS! 😁 #amquerying #pubtip #writers

13 Ways to Promote Before Publication bit.ly/2KIcckZ via @WriterUnboxed #pubtip

Good morning Twitter! If you haven't yet seen the new @bookendslit YouTube channel check it out. More great information from @bookendslit agents. #pubtip youtube.com/channel/UCukLk… #askagent

And that's the real key to a strong book opening, it doesn't have to be "in the middle of the action" as much as it has to be an active scene. #writingtip #pubtip

We are CLOSED to submissions for the summer. Polish up that manuscript for when our submission window opens on Sept. 4. anaiahpress.wordpress.com/2018/06/19/clo…
#AmWriting #AmEditing #PubTip

#pubtip If your current story is not progressing as fast as you want it to, look at your schedule. How much time daily are you actually writing?

What is a platform? I have a broad definition. It’s anything that makes you more visible as a writer, evidencing an engaged audience. It’s critically important for non-fiction writers to establish and expand their platform prior to pitching an agent. #pubtip #publishing

#pubtip Although meeting authors face to face in a pitch session is great, reading a well put together query, synopsis and partial gives us a better insight without the pressure.

A real winner of an opening line in my query box this AM: "I’m exploring literary agents to see if they are mentally equipped to understand and market my book." Sounds like I'm far too stupid for this one! #pubtip

Knowing when it's time to put a pin in your current MS, put it aside for now, and start working on something new has to be one of the hardest decisions an author can make. Sometimes your debut novel is the 4th or 5th (or 10th) one you write. #pubtip

Less is almost better because your third cousin twice removed cannot be offended #pubtip

#PubTip = to query me, include the word “query” in subject line of email.

Subject line, “Query: Red Hot Love” goes to my inbox.

Subject line, “Red Hot Love” goes to my spam.

#queries

Do not use Mailchimp to send query letters. Seriously. #pubtip

To follow that: Takedown Piracy is a great website you can report pirated books too, and they help shut the pirating sites down. takedownpiracy.com/tips/ #pubtip #bookpiracy

Authors (even traditionally pubbed ones): Set up a Google Alert for the title of your books. That way you discover when they've been pirated and can report the website. #writetip #pubtip #bookpiracy

...but rather because she wants to have the opportunity to take the chance on you with the right book at the right time.
Signing you when you're not ready does you no favors. It only sets you up for greater hardship in the future. END

I don't have any stats or anything about how often this impacts deals. But when I'm considering an author, I do look to see our communicative history. And if an agent turns you down due to writing, it isn't because she isn't willing to take a chance on you...5