3/3 It comes off as "I was only interested in what I could get from you." When relationships are foundation of publishing. #pubtip

So perplexing when authors immediately unfollow me if I pass on material. Many clients kept submitting until we hit right project #pubtip

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Haven't read the review, but this is the exact kind of thing we see in manuscript submissions. Stakes & urgency are important! #pubtip

So many books open w/ character driving, flying, walking into their hometown & thinking about why they're back. Avoid the cliché. #pubtip

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Massive #pubtip. If you're querying, pls disable your spam filter "white list" etc programs. Probably ten of my replies get blocked. 1/2

If you're writing fiction, your Q is supposed to be about your story. Everything else is background. #pubtip

Don't apologize for lack of writing experience in cover letters. Show me you've researched & tell me why your book fits the line. #pubtip

If you're writing a series, keep a running list of all character names to make sure you don't have ones that are or sound the same. #pubtip

Must read for authors of self-published books looking for a literary agent: janefriedman.com/land-agent-sel… via @JaneFriedman #pubtip

When possible, it's always best to address your submission to a specific person (editor/agent) and not just the submissions void. #pubtip

Keep the conflict strong in your manuscript to avoid a sagging middle. #pubtip

Stop Focusing on Follower Count: 5 Better Approaches for Improving Social Media Use janefriedman.com/stop-focusing-… via @JaneFriedman #pubtip

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wtf with the super long novels in my queries this week? 150k+ is toooooooo long for me, personally. #pubtip

A great author website is one of the most important tools to have. Updating it is key. Make sure current books and links are posted. #pubtip

Talking, learning, and dreaming about your craft all mean nothing if you're not PRACTICING it. #amwriting #pubtip #writingtips

#pubtip: If you're submitting to an agent, using "dear Publisher, or something" is maybe not the best salutation.

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