Before taking a critique too seriously, vet the person giving feedback. Has she/he read 3-4 novels in your genre recently? #pubtip

"What is the author/agent relationship like?" = great question @TheLiteraryMom = amymnewman.com/2015/02/03/int… #pubtip

Friendly reminder to authors/artists: if an agent/manager asks for power of attorney in a retainer, RUN. Run. Screaming. #HarperLee #pubtip

There's no need for your narrator to add "at that" to describe reactions "I frowned at that...I smirked at that" #OmitNeedlessWords #pubtip

Authors, don't hesitate to acknowledge folks on publishing team along w/ yr editor & agent (of course). It really takes a village. #pubtip

Looking for an agent? Here's some great advice on @booklistreader #pubtip #querying booklistreader.com/2015/02/03/boo…

"The Big Idea: How to Find the Right Idea to Turn into a Book" by @sjaejones publishingcrawl.com/2015/02/02/the… #pubtip

Reminder: check what your word doc is titled in the 'properties' setting. It's what actually shows up on ereaders and reading apps #pubtip

Need help with comp titles? This handy "What Should I Read Next" database is a big help! whatshouldireadnext.com #pubtip

What I Get Paid For My Novels: Or, Why I'm Not Quitting My Day Job kameronhurley.com/what-i-get-pai… via @@KameronHurley #authors #pubtip

Dear Queriers: You do not need to like cats for me to like your manuscript. I mean it. #queries #pubtip

Dear Queriers: Please do not mark queries sent by post as "personal" to get my attention. Be decent, not manipulative. #queries #pubtip

ICYMI: 6 Things "Overnight Success Stories" Have in Common & Why it's a Myth: ow.ly/I6Atg #pubtip

"What I'm Looking For" = my official KT Literary Agency post: ktliterary.com/2015/01/what-i… #pubtip #agenting

You don't *need* comp titles in a query, but when you do & they're perfect it can really crack a pitch open #pubtip

Yes! I am actively acquiring romance! publishersmarketplace.com/members/SaraMe… #pubtip @romancewriters

#pubtip @alexisbasswrite and I are talking #queries on @booklistreader today: booklistreader.com/2015/01/27/boo…

One of my authors (@Andrea_Dunlop) on the editorial manuscript to book process andreasdunlop.tumblr.com/post/109208181… #pubtip

Yes. Authors make money on their books in libraries. This surprised a friend at dinner last night so figured it was worth repeating. #pubtip

FYI: I only accept queries via email. No pigeon, squirrel, or (especially) rat queries will be accepted. #PubTalkTV #pubtip