Don't worry about the title of your WIP. But when you are ready to pitch your completed MS, do include a word count and a bio. #pubtip

Editing? Make sure your first 30 pages have internal conflict AND external conflict (common mistake in contemporary romance & YA). #pubtip

Miss me on @VividLifeRadio today? Here's the recording. 30min on why you need an agent & much much more: bit.ly/1PvTk9x #pubtip

In a romance, every action between the hero and heroine should be suffused with romantic tension, conscious or not. #pubtip

Attending a #Writing Conference like #FCWC can make all the difference - @EvaMarieEverson bit.ly/1QoCo1G #pubtip

Yes, short, sweet and to the point. Who are you? What’s your story? How long is it? What have you written? #pubtip twitter.com/jawlitagent/st…

Which is just another reason that you should never write to trends. The trend will be over before you've finished your book. #pubtip

If you don't know and like the genre you're writing in, it will show in your writing. #pubtip

This should go without saying, but you should like the genre you’re writing in. You should be an avid reader of that genre. #pubtip

Always make sure your sentences make sense. #pubtip

Question, "how do I disclose pseudonym in query?" My answer, "My name is XX and I write as YY." Hope that helps! #queries #pubtip

"Authors are so eager to publish they are ready to give it away. So they do." @Curtis_Agency talking about need for more patience. #pubtip

#pubtip #query EXAMPLE:

C YA Query: THE ONLY THING WORSE THAN ME IS YOU by @ms_lilyanderson

#pubtip Okay guys, let's talk #query conventions. In the email's subject line, follow this formula:

Genre/category Query: TITLE by Name

Why you should avoid writing "trendy" fiction, but pay attention to the market: bit.ly/1KmucKF #pubtip

On writing about other cultures: "we all need to deconstruct the idea of whiteness as a default" writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/g… #pubtip

Agent One-on-One: How to Craft Query Letters & Other Submission Materials That Get Noticed Boot Camp writersonlineworkshops.com/courses/agent-… #pubtip

#pubtip When writing a query letter, don't list all of the reasons why you think we will reject your manuscript

#pubtip I wish folks would take "self" out of the term "self-published." You published your book, plain and simple. Proceed accordingly.

#pubtip Authors: make sure your contact info is readily available online. Agents are always reading and might want to reach out to say hello