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· 19 Dec 2016

Bridget Smith @bredalot

Seeing a recent trend of MG novels that are 85k+, some even 100k+. That's LONG, guys.

Ideally, MG novels (especially debuts) should be under 70k. #pubtip

· 19 Dec 2016

Authors: If you have someone read your ms before submitting, make sure you trust them to be honest with you about problems. #pubtip

· 19 Dec 2016

Writer's Digest @WritersDigest

How to Get an Agent: Queries, Pitching & Research Explained tinyurl.com/h7sfp38 Jan 12 webinar (w/query critique) by agent @carlywatters pic.twitter.com/G7FcgaQAS0

Join me Jan 12! Start your creative new year with energy. #amwriting #pubtip

· 17 Dec 2016

The latest The Write Shadow Times! paper.li/TheWriteShadow… Thanks to @BAFFLEDblog @benraifilms @laurabrown99 #pubtip #ad

· 14 Dec 2016

Published Author #pubtip = attending a conference in 2017? Give your publisher at LEAST two months notice to get your books there.

· 13 Dec 2016

Melissa Marr @melissa_marr

PSA: Don't apologize for your book not being PERFECT in drafting. Even those of us who do this for a living still need edits. (2 of 2)

This! #pubtip #amwriting #amediting

· 12 Dec 2016

Think carefully before naming a character a name that ends in s. You might not like the way it looks when it's possessive. #pubtip

· 12 Dec 2016

Research is a vital took in the writer's belt. Do your homework when writing about something or someplace you don't know. #pubtip

· 11 Dec 2016

Helpful writing advice. #pubtip

· 10 Dec 2016

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

· 8 Dec 2016

#PubTip = if we hear something is trending, don't go out and write that something. By the time it's written (and sold!) trend is over.

· 8 Dec 2016

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks

Actual footage of a literary agent sending an author out on submission: pic.twitter.com/4akBYu3hgV

TRUTH. Although there should be a speech bubble with a prayer in it. #pubtip #amagenting #wheeeeeeeeee

· 8 Dec 2016

The more conflict you add, the more exciting your novel will be. Don't skimp on the drama. #pubtip

· 7 Dec 2016

Tips for naming characters. #pubtip

· 6 Dec 2016

Tessa Emily @tessaemilyhall

The Slow Publishing Process - Books & Such Literary Management ow.ly/Ur9N306wJYM #pubtips #askanagent

Author friends! No matter where you are in your writing journey, here's a great post on slow publishing timeframes. Patience=virtue. #pubtip

· 3 Dec 2016

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

· 2 Dec 2016

Gillian Berry, Keeper of Keys & Grounds @ Hogwarts @mizgillianberry

Little subtweety rant thread on one of the biggest book issues I stumble upon as a blogger: a lack of believable conflict.

Read this thread. #writetip #pubtip #amwriting Not just for bloggers, but for ALL readers and writers!

· 2 Dec 2016

Was chatting with an editor and she wants to see stuff that's different and special- and so do I. Tough times call for great books #pubtip

· 2 Dec 2016

Register for @MsMariaVicente's Dec. 8 webinar! CHAPTER ONE is for novel writers of any category/genre: bit.ly/2fw3R56 #pubtip

· 1 Dec 2016

#PubTip = careful about establishing a website or twitter address using your book title as book titles so frequently change.

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