Beware the comma. Too many and too few are equal sins. #pubtip

Women's fiction should rarely exceed 100,000 words unless it is a true saga. And even then, almost 300,000 is FAR too many. #pubtip

Writers - The same holds true for con pitches. Don't make an editor or agent wait mos. for your submission. Needs change. #pubtip

Writers - don't pitch until you're ready to submit your ms. #pubtip

Thinking of writing a YA series? Great way to phrase this in your query = "written as a stand alone novel with series potential." #pubtip

Four Sentence Pitch Friday is here! Pitch you completed manuscript in four sentences RIGHT HERE: ow.ly/BYDHO #amwriting #pubtip

Dear Queriers: I know people still say "juvenile fiction," but for me, that's a PR disaster. Call it PB, CB/ER, MG, or YA. #PubTip

Who has a manuscript ready to query? Are you sure it's ready? wp.me/p1xY6v-ia #amwriting #pubtip #workshop

#Writers beware! The evils of query services from @CorvisieroLit Agent @SarahNego: sarahnegovetich.com/2014/09/agency… #querytips #pubtip

Realize this when you go to self-pub: You have a skill set. It does not include everything. Ask for help when needed. #pubtip

My interest is piqued when I peek at the settlement on top of the mountain peak #grammar #pubtip

To be honest, we also get asked, "am I too old to publish?" To reiterate - we accept queries from authors of all ages! #pubtip

YES! We accept queries from authors of ALL ages (if the author is under 18 we have a guardian + agency + author agreement to sign) #pubtip

Tweeps, I have a brandspankingnew Publisher's Marketplace page. Full of of intel like #query info, #pubtip and more. bit.ly/1pp7plO

GET CRITIQUED! @WritersDigest Boot Camp starts Oct 1! tinyurl.com/lauwn6w #writetip
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I want the author to take what I’ve shown them and use it to correct the same mistakes elsewhere. It concerns me if they don’t. #pubtip 2/2

I look for growth after an R&R. If I’ve edited typos & grammar, I want those mistakes fixed in the revised manuscript. #pubtip 1/2

So thrilled to be doing another @WritersDigest webinar! Oct 16 "How to get an agent" bit.ly/XibDoo #pubtip

Great interview with @HLazare about how a book editor works with authors by @Tudorscribe: nancybilyeau.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/how-bo… #pubtip

Tips on submitting your full manuscript by @devourerofbooks at @ForewordLit ow.ly/Bprh3 #pubtip