#PubTip for science fiction = unlike other genres (romance, young adult), we can have 3-5 points of view in epic SF. Not 11 POV though.

Example of amazing, mind-blowing, awesome world building in science fiction = ZERO WORLD by @JasonMHough (yes, I'm biased) #PubTip

#PubTip for science fiction = think balance. World building should be complex and interesting yet organically introduced to the reader.

"A professional writer is an amateur who didn't quit." - Richard Bach #pubtip

#PubTip = Authors publishing under 2 genres = example of great website that juggles both: julianastone.com

#PubTip = Authors publishing under 2 names = example of great website that juggles both: maggie-wells.com @MaggieWells1 @MKEthridge

ICYMI: "Writing Diversity: campaigns, resources, terms & how you can help to read between your own lines" bit.ly/1hyV8ie #pubtip

Magical Realism vs Fantasy, know the difference: relentlesswriters.blogspot.com/2015/09/magica… #writetip #pubtip

Your book doesn't need to be everything, so long as it is one really good thing. Leave the kitchen sink in the kitchen. #pubtip

New post: "Writing Diversity: campaigns, resources, terms & how you can help to read between your own lines" bit.ly/1hyV8ie #pubtip

#PubTip = I don't personally represent previously published books (many great agents do though!) regardless of their sales track record.

#PubTip = for published authors especially, keep that website updated! Covers, release dates, buy-links, calendar of appearances!

For me personally you do not have to include "I had a beta reader" or "an editor" in your query letter. #pubtip

Erotica is a specific type of book, with a particular type of structure. Not a book with sexytimes. #pubtip #publishing

Brilliant post by @tiffanyreisz on @Janice_Hardy blog on beta readers, "Even Alpha Writers Need Beta Readers" blog.janicehardy.com/2013/05/even-a… #pubtip

The No. 1 thing I don't want to see in the first paragraph of your novel is your character waking up. The No. 2 is a metaphor. #pubtip

A basic litmus test for beta readers = have they read 2-3 novels in your genre in the past 2 years? #pubtip #important

I see a LOT of queries that state, "my kid loved this book and wanted to read more." Sweet, but not likely the best beta reader. #pubtip

"Who should read your unpublished work?" or All Readers Are Not Created Equal. Greatpost by @RachelleGardner rachellegardner.com/who-should-rea… #pubtip

#QueryStats = to date, 89% of my clients came from a slush pile query letter. #WhyQueries #pubtip