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"Who should read your unpublished work?"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

At the end of the day queries are impersonal, frustrating, crazy, overwhelming...and they still work best for me. #WhyQueries #pubtip

For me, a slush pile query letter is still, by far, the most efficient way to find clients. Why?... #WhyQueries #pubtip

Adjectives are amazing. But not every noun needs one #pubtip

I recommend giving your hero/heroine siblings. Good fodder for emotional complications and potential hero/heroine for future books! #pubtip

Smart thoughts from @StephenKing on back story: "(a) everyone has a history and (b) most of it isn't very interesting." #writetip #pubtip

#PublicityTip = I love how clearly the Appearances are listed on the website of @EmmieMears = YES! Do this! emmiemears.com/about/ #pubtip

While looking for some quotes, I found this great post by @carlywatters. 10 Great Writing Tips, in Quotes wp.me/p1EorO-1tR #pubtip

#pubtip suggestion = you're done with your book? really done? really really done? GREAT! Give it a week, re-read and triple check.