#PubTip = authentic middle grade voice is rare. In sample pages I see too much writing-down to the reader or voice that sounds like an adult

#PubTip = don't say "XYZ agent referred me" in your query unless XYZ agent has called me in advance to say, "I am referring this person."

It's fine to have a message. It's called theme and symbolism. But don't preach it. Kids will see it for what it is. A lecture #pubtip

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Two most frequent mistakes in slush pile = not complete manuscript and manuscript in a genre I don't rep. These = auto rejection. #pubtip

Even after your work is accepted, you can run afoul with issues: wp.me/p3iZ6g-uI #writerslife #amwriting #pubtip via @Rati_Mehrotra

7 Top Authors Talk Twitter Tips and Social Media's Effects on Literature j.mp/1E0m7GX #pubtip #authors #amwriting

Meet Acquisitions Editor Mollie Turbeville #writingtip #PubTip #Inspy ow.ly/LOzJa

#Marketing can be fun, right? @Linhnguyenng #kidlit #pubtip MOMMY'S LITTLE WORDLINGS ow.ly/Lp8gQ

It's easy to miss overused pet words & phrases in your ms so have your beta readers be on the look out for them. #amediting #pubtip

The best books are not written with any specific age group in mind. #pubtip

#PubTip = Website suggestion: have an Excerpt page like this: tiffanyreisz.com/storytime/have… @tiffanyreisz

#PubTip = Website suggestion: include an Events page like this: jasonhough.com/events/index.h… @JasonMHough

#PubTip = Website suggestion: include a media page like this: michaeljmartinez.net/media/ @mikemartinez72

When an agent passes on your ms, it doesn't necessarily mean it's a bad book. It could be an agent just can't sell it. #pubtip #agenting

Meet Acquisitions Editor Mollie Turbeville #writingtip #PubTip #Inspy ow.ly/LOzDT

I see a lot of NA characters named Bethany. #themoreyouknow #pubtip

#Pubtip: google popular names for the year your teen character was born. I shouldn't be able to guess YOUR age based on character names.

Anaiah Press Acquisitions Editor: Kara Leigh Miller #WishList #PubTip #AmEditing ow.ly/LiORn

I don't respond to your query with "WOW THIS SUCKS!" so don't respond to me with "WOW YOU SURE WILL REGRET REJECTING THIS!" #pubtip