Author website? Remember the title, cover, backcover copy, release date, buy-buttons to MULTIPLE retailers *it's the little things* #pubtip

You guys, it's a "pen name" not a "pin name." #pubtip

Not sure if your book is commercial or literary? Commercial = plot driven happy ending. Literary = language driven open ending. #pubtip

Writers - do not have someone else send out your Q. You don't need an agent to query an agent! #pubtip

Rather, I'm looking for great writing, unique story, complex characters whether it's steampunk or historical romance. #pubtip

I'm asked frequently, "Sara, what are you looking for?" and the answer isn't specific to a genre or story. #agenting #pubtip

See #11 for why I love working out of DC: buzzfeed.com/curtissittenfe… #TakeTheMoneyAndRun #pubtip

Judging another RWA contest. I've found some fabulous clients this way! #pubtip #alwayshopeful

Such a good read. @csittenfeld on the things no one tells you about the publishing industry: buzzfeed.com/curtissittenfe… #pubtip

EPIC isn't always the best way to go in SFF. Sometimes it's the quieter stories that can have the most impact. (2/2) #pubtip

I think deciding on the scope of your story is something really important to consider when starting a project. (1/2) #pubtip

"Gatekeepers: You Keep Saying That Word" and 24 other Secrets Revealed by @MikeRUnderwood terribleminds.com/ramble/2014/06… #pubtip

#pubtip It isn't about knowing the techniques to writing, it is about knowing how and when to use them.

#pubtip number 2 - If your heroine has nothing but baggage, your hero won't like her, regardless of how good the sex is.

#pubtip If your hero is a jerk, why would we want him to date our heroine?

Authors: b aware of jacket art trends; know what u like/what u don't. When asked by ur editor for cover thoughts, you'll be ready! #pubtip

I hate when books begin with 10 pages of monologue about how things are instead of actually telling a story. Begin with action! #pubtip

Is it bad that I sing this under my breath every time I countersign retainer agreement with new client? youtu.be/pLS86g3_NYI?t=… #mswl #pubtip

Reviewers I love to follow on twitter: @SmartBitches @dearauthor @MissDahlELama @GeekandSundry @sfsignal @sljournal @HEAusatoday #pubtip

Great publishing people to follow on twitter: @victoriastrauss @ChuckSambuchino @diversebooks @PublishersWkly @BookCountry #pubtip