Literary Agent
Gut reaction to reading opening pages = lots of great material in slush pile. #1 mistake seems to be "not-quite-there-yet" #pubtip
Literary Agent
Writer @GilbertLiz on why you don't have to be the best at everything but you do have to show up: goodhousekeeping.com/life/inspirati… #pubtip
Literary Agent
A success story: @LindaDHummel doubled her followers! Read it: "The 4 Platform Secrets No One Has Told You" bit.ly/1PhmIve #pubtip
Literary Agent
Sometimes we simply love a work but are unable to offer representation. Don't walk away angry, you've made impact! #pubtip
Literary Agent
If you query other than by guidelines, computer will think e-mail is spam. If comp thinks e-mail is spam, I will believe and delete. #pubtip
Literary Agent
Terrific insights: "10 Things I've Learned as a Debut Novelist" by @VictoriaNamkung in @HuffingtonPost pwne.ws/1Nq44Uz #pubtip
Literary Agent
Michelle Richter📚 @Michrichter1
Sometimes you read a book and then you have an emotional hangover because the feelings are still raw even though you've stopped reading.These are the best kinds of books. Strive to write this kind of book. #pubtip twitter.com/Michrichter1/s…
Editor
Shana Asaro @shana_asaro
The words "up" and "down" are often extraneous in writing. Instead of "sit down," "stand up" or "open up," just use "sit," "stand" & "open."Unless the police are telling someone to "Open up!" :) #pubtip twitter.com/shana_asaro/st…
Literary Agency
#pubtip If your Query letter looks like "you know what" the odds are we will not be looking at your writing.
Literary Agency
#pubtip Remember one size does not fit all for your query letter. Target each editor and agent with specifics!
Literary Agent
Scene, a Query:
"I wrote a YA novel! <Starts long explanation of adult characters' problems>"
<Agent slams head against desk.>
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Literary Agent
Pretty much if you say your book spans 3-4 different genres, I can tell that you've never read a book in at least 2 of those genres. #pubtip
Literary Agent
Don't call an agent until that agent is your agent. #pubtip
Literary Agent
There’s no such thing as an erotic YA. It's either New Adult, Adult or pedophile porn. Only 2 of those 3 are publishable. #pubtip
Literary Agent
Spent some good time in @BooksofWonder this afternoon. If you're an aspiring writer, PLEASE make time to haunt your bookstore. #pubtip #READ
Literary Agent
#QueryStats = of 20 young adult submissions, 13 open with teen talking to parent. Think outside the box with YA protagonists please! #pubtip
Literary Agent
"Podcast: The Alchemy Behind Book Publishing." A MUST listen from @FiveThirtyEight: fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/podcas… #pubtip
Literary Agent
Random thing I learned today. LOL is passe. The kids just say haha now #gottastayontopofthings #pubtip
Literary Agent
Query pet peeve: When you send your query from someone else's email account. Email is free & an essential tool for an author. #pubtip
Literary Agent
A reminder to all agented writers: Talk to Your Agent! mariavicente.com/post/120603188… #pubtip