You think writers' conferences cost too much? Consider the cost of making all the same connections on your own. #pubtip

If you're rejected by trad pubs, their reasons will still matter when you go self-pub. Think about it. #pubtip

When submitting your work, everything matters: Genre, font, formatting, grammar, the smallest things. Don't blow it. #pubtip

Tired of unresponsive editors and agents? Meet them at a conference. Pay the freight. #pubtip

Self-pub companies aren't in business to sell books. They're in biz to sell services to you. #pubtip

Most books get rejected by pubs without reading. Give them a reason to read yours. #pubtip

Self-pub books are almost always a losing proposition for bookstores. #pubtip

Don't pitch to multiple eds at the same pub. They all weighed in on the first rejection. Don't annoy them and burn the bridge. #pubtip

Don't pitch your book to multiple agents in the same agency. You don't think we talk? Move on. #pubtip

If an editor offers actionable feedback, consider it gold. #pubtip

Do you know 50 editors who handle your genre? If not, you probably need an agent. #pubtip

Your writing is probably not as good as you think it is. Your mother's praise doesn't count (unless she's Nan Graham). #pubtip

Agents and editors get hundreds of submissions each month, but can only accept one or two. Be different. #pubtip

Your high school english teacher is probably not the best choice to edit your book. #pubtip

Your book won't succeed, just because it exists. Start your marketing, months before release. #pubtip

Your self-pub vendor is not a publisher. You are the publisher, and they're a printing service. Get used to it. #pubtip

Self-pub has flooded the market with millions (yes!) of lousy books. Makes it harder (not easier) to succeed. Admit it. #pubtip

"Total control" in a self-pub deal is not a good thing for the inexperienced. #pubtip

Forget the notion of your self-pub getting picked up by Random House. You've been misled. Just give your best work. #pubtip

Your agent and publisher are not responsible for the success of your book. You are. #pubtip