What doesn’t belong in a cover letter/query for genre fiction submission: the author’s age, marital status, # of children. #pubtip

A query/submission cover letter should also mention the ms's genre/subgenre & word count, and the author’s publishing history. #pubtip

Other things I look for in a query/submission cover letter: a succinct blurb that conveys hook, main characters, conflict & stakes #pubtip

I love it when submission cover letters include recent comparable titles. That’s always very helpful! #pubtip

Wow! Change your point of view and see your career from a new angle. #pubtip twitter.com/janefriedman/s…

Follow along with the #jwc2016 hashtag for #pubtip & #writetip tweets tomorrow! My workshop hashtag is #whatagentswant!

So true! Why getting a book deal doesn't solve problems or make you happy: xojane.com/issues/getting… #pubtip

15 @Instagram Book Marketing Ideas from Publishers by @DianaUrban via @BookBub insights.bookbub.com/instagram-book… #pubtip

Great revision perspective from @mbrockenbrough! #pubtip twitter.com/mbrockenbrough…

Writing #kidlit? The @PSLiterary agents are hosting a @WritersDigest workshop "Selling Your Children's Book" ow.ly/ZZLC0 #pubtip

The 4 Criteria of a Winning Non Fiction Idea: lithub.com/how-a-non-fict… via @thelithub #pubtip

Keys to a good @LoveInspiredBks: Strong plot, focus on romance, good conflict, believable but not preachy faith element. #pubtip

Learn to blog smarter by narrowing your scope - @JenSlatteryhttp://bit.ly/1UqFIy6 #blogging #writing #pubtip

Book promo: "how not to be annoying" #pubtip via @ElectricLit electricliterature.com/how-to-promote…

Please do not address #query letters "Dear Agent". It should be "Dear Secret Agent." #pubtip

How to Write the Perfect Query Letter - writersdigest.com/online-editor/… via @WritersDigest #pubtip

I'm getting a ton of books where the protagonist has amnesia. And I can't remember why. #pubtip

The point of the #writing practicum - @EvaMarieEverson bit.ly/1pYQgaK #brmcwc #pubtip

Amazing non-fiction advice: "Five Tips for Professionals Who Want to Write a Book" girlfridayproductions.com/2016/03/five-t… @GirlFridayProd #pubtip

#Writers on 4/7 I'm doing a @WritersDigest workshop on how to write an eye-catching query & land an agent bit.ly/1QS8Slj #pubtip