Dana Newman
@DanaNewman
Literary Agent
Literary Agent/Attorney (contracts, publishing law), mom, aspiring yogi. @SantaMonicaLibr Board Member. A reader who loves discovering a great story, well told.
2 MSWL
39 Tips
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
Shana Asaro
@shana_asaro
Editor
Editor at Harlequin's Love Inspired imprint and mom. I love my dog, monkeys, cupcakes, HGTV, Starbucks, Gilmore Girls and weather disaster plots.
26 MSWL
55 Tips

Do you write historical romance? We have a pitch opportunity for you! #ManuscriptMatch #amwriting #pubtip bit.ly/1T1MOrX

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

Do not send queries via Google Drive. #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

Published authors: keep name and email of your literary agent, Hollywood co-agent, foreign co-agent, publicist, editor. #reminder #pubtip

Gordon Warnock
@gordonwarnock
Literary Agent
Founding partner @FuseLiterary representing commercial and literary fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels. #VoteLibraries
12 MSWL
130 Tips

“The winner asks, ‘May I help?’ But the loser asks, ‘Do you expect me to do that?'” - William Arthur Ward #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
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

Great read for writers: managing your time & $ resources. "How Much Will You Give Away?" #pubtip writersinthestormblog.com/2016/02/how-mu… via @kcraftwriter

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

If conversations don’t move the plot or romance forward, they’re just filler. Cut to keep your writing sharp and fluid. #pubtip

Carly Silver
@CarlyASilver
Editor
Writer, editor, historian, bespectacled legend. Byline in a publication near you
72 MSWL
27 Tips

I recommend using only one space between sentences, unless otherwise specified. Makes life much easier for all. #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

When opportunity knocks in the publishing industry, be sure to open the door. #ManuscriptMatch #pubtip harlequin.com/MaunuscriptMat…

Carly Silver
@CarlyASilver
Editor
Writer, editor, historian, bespectacled legend. Byline in a publication near you
72 MSWL
27 Tips

Pacing is so important. Consider which details are necessary and help further the story and central romance. #pubtip

Sarah E. Younger
@seyitsme
Literary Agent
A Southern Girl living in the Big Apple. Senior Agent at the Nancy Yost Literary Agency. Words I live by Psalm 19:14. Oh and I'm an Awesome Aunty.
17 MSWL
11 Tips

If someone refers you to an agent please make sure they've worked with that agent else it does you no favors 99% of the time. #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

#PubTip = this is a perfect example of Calendar Page on an author website. Do this --> geraldbrandt.com/calendar/ @GeraldBrandt

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

Here is an excellent author website for debut author. Who, what, where, clear, simple: karenfortunati.com @KarenFortunati #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

Writer website isn't a deal-maker or a deal-breaker but a simple website to use like a business card is useful. #pubtip

Shana Asaro
@shana_asaro
Editor
Editor at Harlequin's Love Inspired imprint and mom. I love my dog, monkeys, cupcakes, HGTV, Starbucks, Gilmore Girls and weather disaster plots.
26 MSWL
55 Tips

Today's the day! Historical romance writers, stay tuned for an announcement about a new opportunity with @LoveInspiredBks! #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

Don't complain to me if a third-party source has incorrect info on THEIR website about what I rep. Always check an agency website. #pubtip

Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips

In a pitch, avoid cliche lines without context, e.g. "will love conquer in the end or will she lose everything?" Tell us YOUR story. #pubtip

Jessica Faust
@BookEndsJessica
Literary Agent
President & founder of BookEnds Literary Agency, author advocate, optimist, & professional pain in the ass. Runs on coffee, wine, & kettlebells. She/Her
396 MSWL
574 AskAgent
191 Tips

Unless you've been previously published don't query your book until it's complete #pubtip