When I open a submission and each chapter is in a separate Word file, a small part of me screams into the void. #pubtip

Quick #pubtip: When writing romance, make sure the hero & love interest are likable. Your readers want to care about your characters.

Q: What is the one thing I wish querying/debut writers did before submitting? A: Read WRITING THE BREAKOUT NOVEL. (Just do it!) #pubtip

For your characters to find love, something needs to change. You can't write your way to an HEA keeping everything status quo. #pubtip

How to find what agent repped a book? Search on publishersmarketplace.com (there is a fee) or check acknowledgments page of the book. #pubtip

Choosing agents to query?

#pubtip = start your list with the agents who repped your top 10 (recent!) favorite books in your genre.

#PubTip "What inspired you to write this book?"

Post your answer on your author website as @PaigeOrwin does here: paigeorwin.com/blog/puzzle-bo…

#ReleaseDate = genre, author's backlist, season, series vs. stand alone, release dates of other big name authors in that genre, etc. #pubtip

#PubTip = release date is set based on oodles of factors: delivery date, release dates of other books in publisher catalog... #ReleaseDate

You know what’s awesome about stating everywhere that I’m only looking for PBs from author/illustrators? No one listens to you. #pubtip

A cautionary tale about permissions > Navy SEAL who wrote Bin Laden raid book must pay gov't at least $6.8M wpo.st/eKEt1 #pubtip

If there's a typo in the first line of a Q, it doesn't bode well for outcome. Proofreading is highly recommended. #pubtip

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

Unless they are an editor at one of the big 5, agents do not care what NYT bestselling author has agreed to read your book. #pubtip

Queries showcase the ms AS WELL AS who you are & what it'll be like to work with you. Research, edit, seek betas, follow guidelines! #pubtip

For any #writers that missed my query webinar, I have another one coming up Oct 27th! bit.ly/2aQVIdX #pubtip @WritersDigest

Excellent advice: How to Write a Book Proposal by @JaneFriedman janefriedman.com/start-here-how… #pubtip

2/2 #pubtip. I mean, weird words, made up words, rarely heard foreign words. Really aim for a marketable title that hooks the reader.

Today's first #pubtip is this--avoid really bizarre titles. This one seems so obvious to me, but you'd be surprised...

With pub contracts see if index $ to be deducted fr advance or royalties. Try to get latter or limit amt #pubtip twitter.com/nonfictionasso…