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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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