Wondering what to put in that first line of your query? Include the word completed, the word count and the genre. #queries #pubtip

These sites are also VERY helpful with queries: queryshark.blogspot.com and writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/g… and evileditor.blogspot.com #pubtip

Writers, looking for a New Years Resolution? Check out @snclaketahoe ! They have a new lo-res mfa program for writing kids books. #pubtip

If you plan to use fragments/run-ons, vary your sentence structure. The core of every narrative should be complete sentences. #pubtip

Also, YA novels are usually written in 1st person present tense, as this gives a great sense of immediacy to the MC's voice. #pubtip

#pubtip YA novels should be told from the POV of a teen between the ages of 14-18. If your MC is not in that age range, your book is not YA.

#PubTip Blog Posts = Thanks bloggers for all you do for us! Here's to a great 2016!

#PubTip Blog Posts = #3 Respect bloggers' deadline and word count!

#PubTip Blog Posts = Example of powerful tagline "On Hope and Wonder in SF/F" fantasybookcafe.com/2014/11/guest-…

#PubTip Blog Posts = Example of powerful tagline "Fat Chicks in SFF" by @lokabrenna jimchines.com/2015/02/fat-ch…

#PubTip Blog Posts = #2 Find a powerful, noticeably tagline with a big hook.

#PubTip Blog Posts = #1 Keep your blog post short.

#PubTip Blog Posts = Going in to 2016 the field can feel crowded. What can you do to stand out? 4 Tips for Better Blog Posts in 2016:

#PubTip Blog Posts = CATCHING JORDAN was in second printing in 2 weeks and third printing in 1 month. Blogger support was huge reason why.

#PubTip Blog Posts = Bloggers' response to CATCHING JORDAN (Dec 2011) was, "WOOT! Heroine who plays quarterback in HS!"

#PubTip Blog Posts = Example: CATCHING JORDAN by @MirandaKennealy went viral out of the gate in large part due to HUGE blogger support.

#PubTip Blog Posts = Blogging and blog posts as tools for discoverability have become one important tool for discoverability.

#PubTip Blog Posts = 10 years ago, when I started working in publishing, blogs and blogging were just launching (the old days).

#pubtip if it's trending in books right now, the trend is already over and has been for some time.

My last #pubtip for 2015. Hold off on querying BookEnds agents until the new year. We're resting, relaxing & catching up.