I'm 100% for the validity of self-publishing, but some of these covers, you guys. Yow. This is why I let someone else fix my car. #pubtip

Agents aren't amused at this trick, either: Via @nprnews: BP Lawyers Use Old-School Trick; Judge Not Amused n.pr/1uFEDm8 #pubtip

If you personalize a query, double check to make sure it's personalized to the right person. #pubtip

Got a submission for a "YA/NA." Pick one. They're different stories, characters, issues (and most often, publishers). #pubtip

If your promotion plan = Myspace and a company that has since been bought & renamed, I won't hold out hope for those efforts. #pubtip

Everyone’s publishing journey is different. Don’t compare yourself to other writers. Focus on writing your best books. #pubtip #sytycw14

That said, "I am the author of [title of the ms your querying]" is a fine way to start a query. #pubtip #queries

Dear Queriers: No need to say "I'm the author of [name of the ms your querying]" in your query bio. We...know. XOXO #pubtip #queries

#QueryFail = "I know where you live." le sigh...second one this year. gotta love #agenting #pubtip

I'll also check your blog, & if you only have "Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post," that doesn't bode well. #pubtip

Prospective clients: I will Google you. Make sure that ish is clean. #pubtip

What to do after you get "the call" from an agent, by @devourerofbooks at @ForewordLit ow.ly/BprEb #pubtip

Just like in a query, tell me what's special/different about your book right at the beginning. Don't set the scene--hook me. #pubtip

New Agent Alert! I had lunch with @Renee_Nyen this week and she's very impressive. Her wish list is here: kristavandolzer.com/2014/05/interv… #pubtip

"The 5th chapter is included." Folks, don't do this. Readers don't pick a novel off the shelf and turn to chapter 5. #pubtip #amreadingslush

It's a bad idea to have your title be grammatically incorrect. #pubtip

In a romance, the hero and heroine should spend more time with each other than anyone else. How else will they fall in love? #pubtip

Yes, it is TERRIBLE that I won't read your query when I'm closed to them. Please scold me more, angry querier. #pubtip #blocked

Always check with your editor before posting/sharing your cover. #pubtip

The best writers internalize edits and don't make the same mistakes twice. #pubtip