Or, in the positive, a great title sells your book! A limited one drags it down. #pubtip

Got to say it again, using the same title for your debut as a bestselling novel is srsly unwise. #pubtip

(#nonfiction #pubtip, that is.)

I love building author careers, but I can't do all the work 4 u. Query me w an established platform and plan, tools I can utilize. #pubtip

If you don’t pay attention to the small details in your writing sample, the agent will. #pubtip #edit

Responding to a query rejection is not the best idea #pubtip

Never omit the letter "m" when typing "manuscript." #pubtip

#NaNoWriMo'ers, resist the temptation to query in December:

(1) check genre word count,
(2) get beta readers,
(3) hire an editor.

#pubtip

Number one #pubtip of all time: READ THE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES. If a publisher doesn't take email subs, don't email your sub.

Ideas are worthless. Everyone has ideas. It's the doing that matters. #pubtip #amwriting

Oh, barf. Have my fellow literary agents seen this TNR piece? newrepublic.com/article/120313… (h/t @adbsimon) #pubtip

FYI, if I follow you and immediately get an auto-tweet or auto-DM about your book or FB page, it's an immediate unfollow. #pubtip

#1 thing I learned from @ChuckSambuchino this weekend = reduce backstory and telling in those opening pages. #true #pubtip

Writers, please understand that your agent know what it takes. #pubtip

Seriously in my inbox, one line: "I need a literary agent please call me (phonenumber)" #imnotcalling #pubtip

How To Write A Killer Query Letter For Self-Help And How-To Books writersrelief.com/blog/2014/11/w… #pubtip

Advice by @LoriPerkinsRAB: Basic Promotion Every Author Should Have agentinthemiddle.blogspot.com/2014/11/an-age… #pubtip Agree/Disagree? She'd love your thoughts!

This seems like an obvious #pubtip but sign your #query with your name! I can’t believe how many queries I get without the author’s name.

<2/2>HOWEVER--if you've previously published it, it's very important that's clear when it's subbed & what rights are available. #pubtip

Here's a #pubtip: If you've self-published or previously published a manuscript, I don't mind, if the rights are available. HOWEVER...