Because if you receive a req, and cannot deliver immediately, the agent's needs might change before you're done. #pubtip

Don't start the Q process until your manuscript is edited, polished, and ready to go. #pubtip

"this book is truly cross-genre" in a query letter is actually not that helpful. #queries #pubtip

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You know what is FOR CERTAIN a rejection for me? Any book that uses "cheerleader" or a stand in for villain or mean girl. #pubtip

Yes! Yes! Yes! #pubtip

"the very first thing you learn is that getting a book published is one thing & selling a book is another.” businessinsider.com.au/interview-with… #pubtip

Next @WritersDigest webinar: HOW TO GET AN AGENT is coming up! Sign up today: carlywatters.com/2016/06/27/get… #askagent #pubtip

The latest The Write Shadow Times! paper.li/TheWriteShadow… Thanks to @sofia_lawson5 #pubtip #amwriting

The best (and only) place to get Always Accurate submission info for an agent is her/his/their agency website. #pubtip

For any #writer who couldn't make it last time, I'm doing a @WritersDigest webinar on hooks/first pages. #pubtip bit.ly/1sOtFza

Writing/revising back cover copy is an art. Best way to learn? Read lots of BCC, get feedback from savvy editors/critique partners. #pubtip

Don't just describe what your character is doing; live it and bring it to life. AKA editors care about "show, don't tell." #pubtip

How Authors Can Get More Fans and Book Sales with Less Social Media shar.es/1JUiJS via @DigiBookWorld #pubtip

Valuable & crucial information from @SusanSpann: "The Legal Side of Writing for Anthologies" writerunboxed.com/2016/06/20/434… #pubtip

12,343 editors and agents do not care about the statistics you put in your queries for novels. #pubtip

I won't open unrequested attachments. That includes your query letter. Paste it in the body of your email, please. #pubtip

This month is my 5 year blog-versary! Here are my top posts from over the years: carlywatters.com/2016/06/20/5-y… #mondayblogs #pubtip

Good read! "What Every Writer Should Know About Book Covers" bit.ly/28J1oVI #pubtip

Psst, most agents work on summer Fridays even if publishers close early. #pubtip #amwriting