When writers who aren't literally Ed Snowden slap "privileged & confidential" all over their subs, that's a big red flag for me. #pubtip

Until B&N changes their shelves to say "To Get Back at my Parents" or "Exorcising Demons" I don't care why you wrote you novel. #pubtip

In addition to twitter, websites, blogs, conferences, etc. - wandering bookstore/library is excellent way to learn about publishing! #pubtip

Clearest way I explain genre = on which shelf in a bookstore do you imagine your book? #pubtip #genre #queries

Easiest rejection? Writer is unaware of genre expectations, starting w word count. #pubtip #readtolearn

How literary agents handle rejection: bookmachine.org/2016/08/25/age… via @bookmachine #pubtip

I'm participating in @SavvyAuthors's Summer Pitchfest! #Pitch me here: bit.ly/2c9weY5 #amagenting #pubtip

If you spend months perfecting your book, don't rush the cover letter and synopsis when submitting. Make them sparkle as well. #pubtip

Twitter, I love you, but please don't tell me about your books via twitter UNLESS there's a pitch contest going on. Queries only! #pubtip

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

Then that's your first chapter. Everything else can be cut. (2) #pubtip

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