Literary Agent
When writers who aren't literally Ed Snowden slap "privileged & confidential" all over their subs, that's a big red flag for me. #pubtip
Literary Agent
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
Literary Agent
In addition to twitter, websites, blogs, conferences, etc. - wandering bookstore/library is excellent way to learn about publishing! #pubtip
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
Easiest rejection? Writer is unaware of genre expectations, starting w word count. #pubtip #readtolearn
Literary Agent
How literary agents handle rejection: bookmachine.org/2016/08/25/age… via @bookmachine #pubtip
Literary Agent
Savvy Authors @SavvyAuthors
NO MORE SLUSH PILES! SavvyAuthor's Hot Summer's Cool Pitchfest! Monday Aug 29-Wed August 31 bit.ly/2bmgnpb pic.twitter.com/VhT4ViEcH4I'm participating in @SavvyAuthors's Summer Pitchfest! #Pitch me here: bit.ly/2c9weY5 #amagenting #pubtip
Editor
If you spend months perfecting your book, don't rush the cover letter and synopsis when submitting. Make them sparkle as well. #pubtip
Literary Agent
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
Literary Agent
The latest The Write Shadow Times! paper.li/TheWriteShadow… Thanks to @FoundandBliss @RachelintheOC @MaryBuckham #pubtip #amwriting
Literary Agent
Renee Nyen @Renee_Nyen
If you attach pages for an agent but feel the need to attach something other than Chapter 1 because "that's where the story starts" (1)Then that's your first chapter. Everything else can be cut. (2) #pubtip
Literary Agent
When I open a submission and each chapter is in a separate Word file, a small part of me screams into the void. #pubtip
Literary Agent
Quick #pubtip: When writing romance, make sure the hero & love interest are likable. Your readers want to care about your characters.
Literary Agent
Q: What is the one thing I wish querying/debut writers did before submitting? A: Read WRITING THE BREAKOUT NOVEL. (Just do it!) #pubtip
Editor
For your characters to find love, something needs to change. You can't write your way to an HEA keeping everything status quo. #pubtip
Literary Agent
How to find what agent repped a book? Search on publishersmarketplace.com (there is a fee) or check acknowledgments page of the book. #pubtip
Literary Agent
Choosing agents to query?
#pubtip = start your list with the agents who repped your top 10 (recent!) favorite books in your genre.
Literary Agent
#PubTip "What inspired you to write this book?"
Post your answer on your author website as @PaigeOrwin does here: paigeorwin.com/blog/puzzle-bo…
Literary Agent
#ReleaseDate = genre, author's backlist, season, series vs. stand alone, release dates of other big name authors in that genre, etc. #pubtip
Literary Agent
#PubTip = release date is set based on oodles of factors: delivery date, release dates of other books in publisher catalog... #ReleaseDate