MT @brooke_warner A good breakdown of traditional publishing's pros & cons from 1st time author bit.ly/1h2V81M @andrea_owen

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#pubtip: if querying from a gmail account, make sure your g+ pic displayed isn't of your genitals and flexed thighs #vom #badqeries

#pubtip - Make sure to know your genre well before you dive into writing the story. Nuances are really key!

#pubtip: Putting lots of ellipses in your subject line makes it look like spam.

Querying agents? Check out websites before you send so it's not a waste of time. #pubtip

No complaining that I didn't personalize my pass to your query if you didn't include your name. I'm not a mind reader. #pubtip

Debut authors, this is well worth your time: 7 Things I’ve Learned So Far, by Bradley Spinelli shar.es/BRr1j #pubtip

There is no reason to include a picture of yourself with your query. I do not care what you look like. Thanks. #pubtip

Exploring Publishing Paths: kimberleycameron.blogspot.com/2014/04/garret… via @ElizabethKracht's client @GCalcaterra, a guest post for @pacificu. #pubtip

I would rather have you just send the first 6 pages than send the first 5 pages in 6 point font. My eyes thank you. #pubtip

Truth: It’s time-consuming to comb through royalty statements, but totally worth it! I often find more money for my clients #pubtip

Asking me to reconsider your manuscript because you changed the title. No. That wasn't the issue; I don't reject based on titles. #pubtip

Don't use round peg/square hole method where the Q tries to squeeze the novel to fit what the agent is seeking.#pubtip

Asking the Right Questions buff.ly/1pLmuPe #pubtip

As soon as you get your first book deal you should...celebrate! (geez people, it's not all work) ;) #pubtip

#PubTip (this is an easy one) - keep a copy of your fully executed contract somewhere safe. #agenting

Marketing Tip: Include upcoming appearances on your website. @Sarah_Skilton does this very well = sarahskilton.com/upcoming-appea… #PubTip

Interesting post about publishing biz terms: dogwalkeddownthestreet.blogspot.com/2014/03/for-re… via @salglynn #pubtip #publishing

Trade reviews: If book not reviewed by PW (or Kirkus, SLJ, etc) = cuz reviewer chose not to review not cuz publisher didn't submit. #pubtip

Trade reviews: Publisher submits manuscript to reviewer and reviewer decides who to review (and how). #pubtip