Reading, getting 2nd opinions, compiling feedback, discussing w/ colleagues & more make for waiting with *seemingly* no progress. #pubtip

No news from agents doesn't necessarily mean they haven't read your ms. Could be waiting on 2nd opinions from interns/readers/etc. #pubtip

Want all #pubtip tweets from agents & editors in one place? Here's the link: mswishlist.com/pubtip

Reading widely in the genres I represent helps me tremendously as an agent - especially reading debut authors. #agenting #pubtip

From the blog backlist: How I Read Slush - 3 Lessons for Writers #pubtip ow.ly/GAZZC

From the blog backlist: 5 Things To Do If An Agent Has Your Manuscript For Months ow.ly/GhUuX #pubtip

Ditto!!! "@LZats: Q371: things I am tired of seeing in YA: empaths, elementals. #pubtip #500queries"

Writing a #memoir? Here are some great tips from Sarah Jane and author Brenda Peterson in the Utne Reader: utne.com/arts/tips-on-w… #pubtip

Rejections aren't fun. But know that all writers (and agents & editors!) get them, you're not alone, everyone's timing is unique. #pubtip

Don't use offensive language in your novel's first line. If I don't know the characters yet, the author is the insulting speaker. #pubtip

#pubtip If you want a personalized response from an editor or agent, consider using your full name so we don't write, Dear Author.

Timing, unfortunately, *does* matter. #pubtip

The DEFINITIVE guide. "Start Here: How to Get Your Book Published" janefriedman.com/2012/01/28/sta… via @JaneFriedman #amwriting #pubtip

Also read said magazines. #pubtip

If you plan on subbing to litmags, here's something to bookmark, subscribe to, and check obsessively: ow.ly/FSs4a #pubtip

I will continue to represent debut authors with completed works in these genres: MG, YA, new adult, romance, erotica, SF/F #pubtip

Have you ever trunked a MS? @Ava_Jae vlogs about her experience with putting (many) MSs in the drawer: bit.ly/v_TN #yalit #pubtip

#pubtip We set the submission guidelines for a reason. It's not just a hoop to jump through.

#pubtip You might think your are helping but you are demonstrating you can't follow directions.

#pubtip Please remember to just submit the material the editor/agent requests. Sending what "you want" doesn't work.