Writers, write you own Q. Don't send me third-party Qs. Not from your PA, your PR, or your mother. #pubtip

#PubTip = set up a PO Box for fan mail + list the PO Box on your author website. :)

ICYMI: "5 Things To Do While Your Book is on Submission" & tell me what you do to keep busy: bit.ly/1o2fmnC #pubtip

#PubTip = If you choose to use comparable titles in your query ("My book is like XYZ") make sure you use recent books.

Do you have extra author copies of your book(s)? Consider donating to a hospital waiting room (especially picture books). #pubtip

Authors! Please do not query incomplete manuscripts. Finished, polished works! #querytip #pubtip

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

#PubTip = remember to direct fans to local libraries where print books/ebooks are available to them for free (and authors still make money!)

A 12 Program for NOT Becoming a Successful Writer @DiAnnMills #pubtip bit.ly/1SZmMEh

Synopsis! Always include a synopsis. #pubtip

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

#QueryTip = cut back on backstory in those queries! Cut back on backstory in opening pages of the manuscript too. #pubtip

The Author Website: Do You Need One Before Publishing? marycmoore.com/index.php/2016… #querytip #pubtip #askagent

Another way you can build your platform is by becoming active on the blogs of others. Build relationships w/ your fellow bloggers. #pubtip

The easiest way to draw followers to your FB page, Twitter page or blog is to provide something of value to them. #pubtip

#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.

Listen. #pubtip

Agents assume that you're querying other agents. Unless an agent asks for an exclusive, you don't need to give them one. #pubtip

Basically the best distillation of how to tell if an agent is (probably) a good agent. #pubtip twitter.com/literaticat/st…

Very useful! "Building the Best Relationship with Indies" bit.ly/1QuVdjC #pubtip