Carly Watters
@carlywatters
Literary Agent
SVP & Senior Lit Agent @PSLiterary MA in Publishing Studies @CityUniLondon Co-host of @TSNOTYAW VP of Professional Assoc. of Canadian Literary Agents
153 MSWL
229 AskAgent
334 Tips

One for writers to bookmark: The Definition of Author Platform by @JaneFriedman bit.ly/1y48msO #pubtip -- keep this handy!

Carly Watters
@carlywatters
Literary Agent
SVP & Senior Lit Agent @PSLiterary MA in Publishing Studies @CityUniLondon Co-host of @TSNOTYAW VP of Professional Assoc. of Canadian Literary Agents
153 MSWL
229 AskAgent
334 Tips

"Writers get so hung-up on the outcome of their work, rather than the process" - @GilbertLiz bit.ly/1y40VSg #pubtip

Dana Newman
@DanaNewman
Literary Agent
Literary Agent/Attorney (contracts, publishing law), mom, aspiring yogi. @SantaMonicaLibr Board Member. A reader who loves discovering a great story, well told.
2 MSWL
39 Tips

Look what arrived today from my friends at @NewWorldLibrary. Honored to be included. #pubtip #doyourhomework http://t.co/ENM4q5quPm

Wolfson Literary
@WolfsonLiterary
Literary Agency
I'm a literary agent. Check out my site and if you think we're a fit, let me know. Otherwise just support my authors and buy their books!
8 Tips

Agree! MT @NewLeafLiterary: Is it a turn-off if you've never heard of the comp-titles in the query? bit.ly/1BEu6fJ #pubtip

Jessica Schmeidler
@TheWriteShadow
Literary Agent
My eyes sting, my hands are shaking, and the coffee is never strong enough... Welcome to my literary reality. Literary Agent, Golden Wheat Literary
10 MSWL
56 Tips

CALLING ALL WRITERS! Agents and editors are lined up and ready to read your pitches this Friday (1/9/15)! #SecretShop #pubtip

Sara Megibow
@SaraMegibow
Literary Agent
she/her Literary Agent at KT Literary. Reading, parenting, table top gaming, baking challah, hiking and wine tasting. Always LGBTQIA+ friendly!
17 MSWL
13 AskAgent
298 Queries
525 Tips

2015 #pubtip #5 = keep writing. *clinks glasses* Happy New Year! Go forth and conquer!

Sara Megibow
@SaraMegibow
Literary Agent
she/her Literary Agent at KT Literary. Reading, parenting, table top gaming, baking challah, hiking and wine tasting. Always LGBTQIA+ friendly!
17 MSWL
13 AskAgent
298 Queries
525 Tips

2015 #pubtip #4 = write a solid query letter. Research query letters at writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/g… and queryshark.blogspot.com

Sara Megibow
@SaraMegibow
Literary Agent
she/her Literary Agent at KT Literary. Reading, parenting, table top gaming, baking challah, hiking and wine tasting. Always LGBTQIA+ friendly!
17 MSWL
13 AskAgent
298 Queries
525 Tips

2015 #pubtip #3 = submit to agents who represent your genre. Research at @WritersDigest Guide to Literary Agents or agentquery.com

Sara Megibow
@SaraMegibow
Literary Agent
she/her Literary Agent at KT Literary. Reading, parenting, table top gaming, baking challah, hiking and wine tasting. Always LGBTQIA+ friendly!
17 MSWL
13 AskAgent
298 Queries
525 Tips

2015 #pubtip #2 = know the genre of your book. Do this by reading comparable titles published by major publishers in the past 2 years.

Sara Megibow
@SaraMegibow
Literary Agent
she/her Literary Agent at KT Literary. Reading, parenting, table top gaming, baking challah, hiking and wine tasting. Always LGBTQIA+ friendly!
17 MSWL
13 AskAgent
298 Queries
525 Tips

2015 #pubtip #1 = finish the book. In fiction this is essential. In nonfiction it's less essential.

Gordon Warnock
@gordonwarnock
Literary Agent
Founding partner @FuseLiterary representing commercial and literary fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels. #VoteLibraries
12 MSWL
130 Tips

#PubTip: Always go to the agent's individual website/listing for the most accurate, up-to-date information.

Dana Newman
@DanaNewman
Literary Agent
Literary Agent/Attorney (contracts, publishing law), mom, aspiring yogi. @SantaMonicaLibr Board Member. A reader who loves discovering a great story, well told.
2 MSWL
39 Tips

LA writers: here's a good workshop on getting published from @AsahinaWallace and @penusa on Jan. 17th: penusa.org/publish-now #pubtip

Rachel Brooks
@RachMBrooks
Literary Agent
Agent at BookEnds Literary Agency @bookendslit . Cat mom. She/her. Query form: QueryManager.com/RBrooks
16 MSWL
20 AskAgent
114 Tips

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

Rachel Brooks
@RachMBrooks
Literary Agent
Agent at BookEnds Literary Agency @bookendslit . Cat mom. She/her. Query form: QueryManager.com/RBrooks
16 MSWL
20 AskAgent
114 Tips

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

Carly Watters
@carlywatters
Literary Agent
SVP & Senior Lit Agent @PSLiterary MA in Publishing Studies @CityUniLondon Co-host of @TSNOTYAW VP of Professional Assoc. of Canadian Literary Agents
153 MSWL
229 AskAgent
334 Tips

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

Sara Megibow
@SaraMegibow
Literary Agent
she/her Literary Agent at KT Literary. Reading, parenting, table top gaming, baking challah, hiking and wine tasting. Always LGBTQIA+ friendly!
17 MSWL
13 AskAgent
298 Queries
525 Tips

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

Carly Watters
@carlywatters
Literary Agent
SVP & Senior Lit Agent @PSLiterary MA in Publishing Studies @CityUniLondon Co-host of @TSNOTYAW VP of Professional Assoc. of Canadian Literary Agents
153 MSWL
229 AskAgent
334 Tips

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

Carly Watters
@carlywatters
Literary Agent
SVP & Senior Lit Agent @PSLiterary MA in Publishing Studies @CityUniLondon Co-host of @TSNOTYAW VP of Professional Assoc. of Canadian Literary Agents
153 MSWL
229 AskAgent
334 Tips

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

Jordy Albert
@bluedragonfly81
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @BookerAlbertLit | Lover of dogs, books, and tea. Total fangirl. #mugiwarapirates #worldpeace
20 MSWL
1 AskAgent
341 Queries
24 Tips

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

Jessica Sinsheimer
@jsinsheim
Literary Agent
Ravenous reader, lazy gourmet, literary agent + cheese-obsessed human. Co-creator of #MSWL , Manuscript Wish List® + ManuscriptAcademy.com. ☕📚She/her.
118 MSWL
12 Queries
10 Tips

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