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Brilliant answer to a young writer by @DaphneUn = ktliterary.com/2016/04/ask-da… … #queries #pubtip #helpful
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Carly Watters @carlywatters
Instead of accepting it's a competitive industry, why not learn what it takes to build a successful writing career? bit.ly/1Xhyg64My next webinar is May 26 & we'll talk about *ALL* the advice you need to get traditionally published. bit.ly/1Xhyg64 #pubtip
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My only auto-rejection policy is queriers who subscribe me to their newsletters w/o permission. Permanent rejection. #pubtip
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Next week, #kidlit webinar: Selling Your Children’s Book with the @PSLiterary agents! carlywatters.com/2016/04/12/apr… #pubtip
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5 Query Letter Writing Tips From Publishing Professionals: adweek.it/1WmD6Aw #pubtip
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Carly Watters @carlywatters
"Social media" itself isn't a marketing strategy, it's a noun. #pubtipSocial media is where you build your brand and community, it's not the fairy godmother of book sales. #pubtip
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"Social media" itself isn't a marketing strategy, it's a noun. #pubtip
A brief reminder: you can't sell a novel for adults that's under 70,000 words. Sorry folks. #pubtip
Or for stories in which a sexy, mysterious young man tells a seemingly ordinary girl that she has superpowers. #pubtip
I'll consider YA, but I'm a very tough sell for stories about being accepted to a very difficult and possibly murderous school... #pubtip
Going through the queries. I'm a near-impossible sell for short story collections and MG. #pubtip
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If you've seen that I'm open for queries on twitter-that's great! But also make sure to check our website for submission guidelines. #pubtip
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Check out my candid chat with @MMFinck for @WomenWriters: booksbywomen.org/qa-with-litera… #pubtip
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A lot of very vague queries this week. Need the details that make you stand out. #pubtip
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Editor
Want to make your editor happy? Do amazing work she can get really excited about! #pubtip
Literary Agent
Easy #PubTip = keep spreadsheet of books you read by author, release date, imprint, editor, agent. Great research in your own reading pile!
Editor
It’s a challenge to include many characters in an opening scene without losing focus on the protagonist’s goal, motivation, conflict #pubtip
Literary Agent
I get asked to do a lot of interviews & guest posts, but my GETTING PUBLISHED advice is all here: amzn.to/1PRNbOk #pubtip
Literary Agent
Kid Book #PubTip = consider asking your kid's school librarian to write a review or short discussion guide to use on your author website.