Carly Watters
@carlywatters
Literary Agent
SVP & Senior Lit Agent @PSLiterary MA in Publishing Studies @CityUniLondon Co-host of @TSNOTYAW VP of Professional Assoc. of Canadian Literary Agents
153 MSWL
229 AskAgent
334 Tips

And don't miss guest post "4 Platform Elements to Catch an Editor's Attention" by agent @maria_ribas: carlywatters.com/2015/11/23/gue… #pubtip

Carly Watters
@carlywatters
Literary Agent
SVP & Senior Lit Agent @PSLiterary MA in Publishing Studies @CityUniLondon Co-host of @TSNOTYAW VP of Professional Assoc. of Canadian Literary Agents
153 MSWL
229 AskAgent
334 Tips

Blog post "6 Tips To Hook A Reader on Page One" has 4,000 notes on @tumblr! Thanks for the shares: tmblr.co/ZKfQMo1xKCAcN #pubtip

Carly Watters
@carlywatters
Literary Agent
SVP & Senior Lit Agent @PSLiterary MA in Publishing Studies @CityUniLondon Co-host of @TSNOTYAW VP of Professional Assoc. of Canadian Literary Agents
153 MSWL
229 AskAgent
334 Tips

"5 Golden Rules of Social Media for Authors" by @Andrea_Dunlop via @BookCountry bit.ly/1Nd2HI1 #pubtip

Carly Watters
@carlywatters
Literary Agent
SVP & Senior Lit Agent @PSLiterary MA in Publishing Studies @CityUniLondon Co-host of @TSNOTYAW VP of Professional Assoc. of Canadian Literary Agents
153 MSWL
229 AskAgent
334 Tips

ICYMI @maria_ribas guest posted on my blog yesterday! Talking the 4 crucial elements of platform #pubtip carlywatters.com/2015/11/23/gue…

Sara Megibow
@SaraMegibow
Literary Agent
she/her Literary Agent at KT Literary. Reading, parenting, table top gaming, baking challah, hiking and wine tasting. Always LGBTQIA+ friendly!
17 MSWL
13 AskAgent
298 Queries
525 Tips

#PubTip for Authors = contact your local newspaper and ask them to include your book in roundup of Local Gifts for the Holidays.

P.S. Literary Agency
@PSLiterary
Literary Agency
Representing a diverse list of internationally published, award-winning, bestselling and debut creators.
2641 MSWL
71 AskAgent
3 Queries
179 Tips

Infographic to help illustrate the characteristics of Commercial Fiction. #writetip #pubtip https://t.co/jgd1vOmCtA

Bridget Smith
@bredalot
Literary Agent
aka Breda. Literary agent at JABberwocky. Co-host of @ShipAndHandling publishing podcast. Plays with swords in free time. Way too long-winded for Twitte
77 MSWL
21 Tips

Periodic reminder that self-publishing is a terrible strategy for getting a traditional deal. #pubtip

Jess Regel
@jessregel
Literary Agent
Founder of Helm Literary.
1 MSWL
18 Tips
Patricia Nelson
@patricianels
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, representing YA & MG fiction (all genres), women's fiction & romance. She/her.
70 MSWL
2 Queries
94 Tips
P.S. Literary Agency
@PSLiterary
Literary Agency
Representing a diverse list of internationally published, award-winning, bestselling and debut creators.
2641 MSWL
71 AskAgent
3 Queries
179 Tips

Infographic to help illustrate the characteristics of Upmarket Fiction. #writetip #pubtip https://t.co/vgIBedLMHF

P.S. Literary Agency
@PSLiterary
Literary Agency
Representing a diverse list of internationally published, award-winning, bestselling and debut creators.
2641 MSWL
71 AskAgent
3 Queries
179 Tips

Infographic to help illustrate the characteristics of Literary Fiction. #writetip #pubtip https://t.co/6qh6aJO3Ev

Lisa Rodgers
@_LisaRodgers
Literary Agent
Knitter, dancer, gamer, NorCal native, word whore, ruiner of dreams. Literary agent with @awfulagent . Opinions are my own. (She/her)
73 MSWL
3 Queries
22 Tips

Dear authors, if you have a website, include the URL in your query letters. It's helpful and much appreciated. #pubtip

Carly Watters
@carlywatters
Literary Agent
SVP & Senior Lit Agent @PSLiterary MA in Publishing Studies @CityUniLondon Co-host of @TSNOTYAW VP of Professional Assoc. of Canadian Literary Agents
153 MSWL
229 AskAgent
334 Tips

ICYMI: "Do You Know The Difference Between Literary, Upmarket & Commercial Fiction?" bit.ly/1kAeOnP #pubtip https://t.co/i6KaJaiUJl

Kate McKean
@kate_mckean
Literary Agent
CLOSED TO QUERIES. VP at Morhaim Literary. Daughter of the Fifth House, holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx, heir to the Holy Rings. Rep’d by @Michaelbourret
78 MSWL
35 AskAgent
115 Tips

It is not appropriate to comment on an an agent's appearance in a query, period. Regardless of your (well meaning) intentions. #pubtip

Moe Ferrara
@inthesestones
Literary Agent
Senior Literary Agent @BookEndsLit . 🏳️‍🌈 Violinist | Cosplayer | Anglophile | Geek Extraordinaire | Corgi Minion | Wine Enthusiast | Coffee Addict | #TeamMoe
156 MSWL
117 AskAgent
35 Queries
68 Tips

General #querytip/#pubtip on genre/age: Think where you want readers to find it on the shelf. THAT is your genre/age group. #BookEndsChat

Marlene Stringer
@MarleneStringer
Literary Agent
Literary Agent, pop culture follower, Opera lover, birder, early am beach walker, knitter, & my best work: Mom of four
19 MSWL
103 Tips

An agent or editor should never be your first reader. #pubtip

Marlene Stringer
@MarleneStringer
Literary Agent
Literary Agent, pop culture follower, Opera lover, birder, early am beach walker, knitter, & my best work: Mom of four
19 MSWL
103 Tips

Writers, when you Q pls don't speak about yourselves in 3rd person. #pubtip

Carly Watters
@carlywatters
Literary Agent
SVP & Senior Lit Agent @PSLiterary MA in Publishing Studies @CityUniLondon Co-host of @TSNOTYAW VP of Professional Assoc. of Canadian Literary Agents
153 MSWL
229 AskAgent
334 Tips

ICYMI: "15 Things I’ve Learned about Publishing, Editing and Writing in 5 Years of Agenting." ow.ly/UtvFZ #pubtip

Sara Megibow
@SaraMegibow
Literary Agent
she/her Literary Agent at KT Literary. Reading, parenting, table top gaming, baking challah, hiking and wine tasting. Always LGBTQIA+ friendly!
17 MSWL
13 AskAgent
298 Queries
525 Tips

"ACK! But what's WRONG with my query?" ...Here are 2 blogs for good query help: ktliterary.com/category/ask-d… and writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/g… #pubtip

Emily Rodmell
@EmilyRodmell
Editor
Editor at HarperCollins / Harlequin Love Inspired Books. Lives for sunny days & city life. Instagram: NYC_Editor_Life, Facebook: Emily Rodmell, Editor
78 MSWL
140 Tips

It's great to propmote books online but don't neglect your community. Try talking to students, book clubs, social groups in person. #pubtip