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#Pubtip: If a book is your goal, build a string of writing credits. Book publishers do NOT want to be the first to publish you.

The About the Author section in book proposals can be in 1st or 3rd person. If your proposal is mostly impersonal, switch to 1st in the ATA. If a memoir or contains personal stories, try 3rd. The goal is to convey you're credible & relatable. #pubtip

I get asked a lot about what my favourite industry books are.

Here's a thread. #pubtip

This is THE book that gave me such a strong foundation for agenting: the late Carole Blake's FROM PITCH TO PUBLICATION.

Aspiring agents, get this one: goodreads.com/book/show/1025…

Good question from a client about subrights this week.

#PubTip = when an agent offers representation, ask "what is your strategy with subrights?" (audio, translation, Hollywood) It differs among agents and it's a great question to ask!

News: Remote school has done me in. I'm closing to submissions for the remainder 2020. Please try me in January 2021! #querytip #pubtip

And this is why it's so disappointing when a Q is fabulous & the story doesn't live up to that promise. We don't want to say "no." #pubtip 2/2

Every agent & editor is rooting for the writer to surprise & delight us when we're reading a submission #pubtip 1/2

The moment you (a human) independently create an original work of authorship w/ some minimal degree of creativity AND the work is “fixed” in a tangible form of expression, copyright exists! I will talk abt originality & “fixity” in future tweets. Stay tuned! #publishing #pubtip

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t actually need to affix the copyright symbol to your work for copyright to exist! #pubtip #publishinglaw

Let’s talk about copyright. The copyright to your book/ creative work/ song etc. should always be in your name! Unless you are writing something as a “work for hire” or ghostwriting, make sure the copyright is in your name. #publishinglaw #pubtip #writetip

"About" is a red flag word. It usually means you're conceptualizing your book as a topic (the existence of a thing) vs. a story (a propulsive and transformative journey of self-evident value for the reader). "Isn't it neat that x exists" isn't a book.

How to Write the Perfect Query Letter writersdigest.com/getting-publis… #pubtip

"Writers new to the publishing industry sometimes find it shocking how little they are evaluated on the writing or the merits of their book idea, and how much they’re judged on market appeal" - excellent advice here as always from @JaneFriedman janefriedman.com/reasons-nonfic… #pubtip

Tips to Make Your 15-Minute Appointments a Success @DiAnnMills #BRMCWC #PubTip blueridgeconference.com/tips-to-make-y…

How to Be Engaged as a Writer @tickledpinktam on @MyBookTherapy #writingtip #writing #pubtip learnhowtowriteanovel.com/blog/2020/10/3…

Writers, please send your Qs to us on Query Manager. The link is on the stringerlit dot com website. Qs that come into reg email are deleted unread. #pubtip

3) When can I start promoting the book? Ppl tend to be more motivated closer to pub date. In the meantime, ask them to sign up to be notified. Tip: offer free content e.g. presentation handouts in exchange for their email. Good luck!

2a) Should I create a separate social media handle for my book? No. Use your existing SM handle. 2b) On which SM platform should I push my book? Focus on the one you have the most engaged followers & push that content to other platforms.

1) Do I need a separate website for my book? No. If you have a website, create a page for your book & highlight it on the home page. Also, your publisher will have a landing page for your book you can link to. (Please don't just link to Amazon.)

One thing I have learned in all my years in publishing is that if you play the long game, there’s a lot of opportunity for payoff. It’s hard to be patient sometimes, but if you hold out good things do happen. #pubtip