Great #pubtip MT @r_e_morrison I always read my ms out loud to make sure the dialogue sounds realistic & there aren't awkward phrases.

Beating your head against the wall with revisions? Try reading your manuscript outloud for great "new" perspective. #pubtip

5 Elements of a “Perfect” Blog Post bit.ly/1ox7bye via @write_practice #blogging #pubtip

10 Things You Need on Your Author Website bit.ly/1ox2m81 #writetip #pubtip #branding

Do your homework. #pubtip

Red flag phrase in a manuscript, "She stood by the railing of the deck and thought about how her life had ended up like this..." #pubtip

Red flag phrase in a query, "the story follows the many adventures of..." #queries #pubtip

I like to check through @QueryTracker every few months to see what people are saying about me. Many agents do this #pubtip #FYI

A query just started with "with no need for dialogue" WHAT? There is ALWAYS a need for dialogue. Except in poetry. Which I don't rep.#pubtip

Using the word "young" seven times in a 3-paragraph query is probably a bad idea. #pubtip

To the person who just called me Mr. Machinist, I refuse to give your query the courtesy of a response. #pubtip

All of the last 3 subs I read mentioned eye color on the 1st page. This is the LEAST IMPORTANT detail of all. Stop. #pubtip

If someone requests sample pages, start from the beginning. If your opening isn't compelling enough to send, revise it. #pubtip

#1 mistake I see in publicity campaigns is blog mania the month of book release and crickets two months later. #pubtip @ChuckWendig

Include your agent's name and web address on your Author Website. #pubtip #agenting

When you move - remember to send new address to your agent and publishing house. #pubtip

Awesome editorial #pubtip from @randomhouse - ow.ly/A9D08

#pubtip: EMPATHY is NOT an extra-sensory perception. It's just called being observant and a good human.

Dear Queriers: No need to include both the word count and the page count. #pubtip #queries

#pubtip: you DISDAIN how your blouse is DISTAINED with coffee