Literary Agent
Writers, write you own Q. Don't send me third-party Qs. Not from your PA, your PR, or your mother. #pubtip
Literary Agent
#PubTip = set up a PO Box for fan mail + list the PO Box on your author website. :)
Literary Agent
ICYMI: "5 Things To Do While Your Book is on Submission" & tell me what you do to keep busy: bit.ly/1o2fmnC #pubtip
Literary Agent
#PubTip = If you choose to use comparable titles in your query ("My book is like XYZ") make sure you use recent books.
Literary Agent
Do you have extra author copies of your book(s)? Consider donating to a hospital waiting room (especially picture books). #pubtip
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Literary Agent
Am I the only agent who never includes a "competing titles" section in NF proposals? I think they hinder more than help the cause. #pubtip
Literary Agent
#PubTip = remember to direct fans to local libraries where print books/ebooks are available to them for free (and authors still make money!)
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A 12 Program for NOT Becoming a Successful Writer @DiAnnMills #pubtip bit.ly/1SZmMEh
Literary Agent
Synopsis! Always include a synopsis. #pubtip
Literary Agent
you know how even a slice of pretty bad pizza is better than no pizza? That rule DOES NOT APPLY to agents, editors, and publishers. #pubtip
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Literary Agent
The Author Website: Do You Need One Before Publishing? marycmoore.com/index.php/2016… #querytip #pubtip #askagent
Literary Agent
Another way you can build your platform is by becoming active on the blogs of others. Build relationships w/ your fellow bloggers. #pubtip
Literary Agent
The easiest way to draw followers to your FB page, Twitter page or blog is to provide something of value to them. #pubtip
Literary Agent
#pubtip On re-submissions: in many cases, if an agent would be willing to look at a revision, s/he will say so in the rejection letter.
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Listen. #pubtip
Literary Agent
Agents assume that you're querying other agents. Unless an agent asks for an exclusive, you don't need to give them one. #pubtip
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jennifer laughran @literaticat
TUMBLR Q: "I think my Agent... might be a #schmagent. HALP." MY ANSWER: tmblr.co/ZX42Sx20q8mkR #AskAgentBasically the best distillation of how to tell if an agent is (probably) a good agent. #pubtip twitter.com/literaticat/st…
Literary Agent
Very useful! "Building the Best Relationship with Indies" bit.ly/1QuVdjC #pubtip