Readers need to know what's at stake early in book in order to be invested in the story. Don't hide too much for sake of big reveal. #pubtip

Vital things to include in a query letter to an editor or agent. #pubtip

No pub bio? Build your street cred with literary mags and anthologies. It shows me you're serious about all types of writing. #pubtip

The latest The Write Shadow Times! paper.li/TheWriteShadow… Thanks to @S_BJames @Wendy_Tokunaga #pubtip #amwriting

My dream submission:
1. Written specifically for the line
2. Strong internal/external conflict
3. Intriguing plot
4. Lots of hooks
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What’s in a Publishing Contract? ow.ly/jUfe30b2iY5 via @RachelleGardner #pubtip

Too much coincidence in a ms, and you lose readers. Use coincidences sparingly & with purpose, not just to magically fix plot holes. #pubtip

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I'm so happy my #writetip #pubtip quote of today by @acthomasbooks is so popular. "The Hate U Give" IS one of my TOP THREE books of 2017. 😎

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Must watch if you're drafting a novel & contemplating structure. Supports my theory that some 1st drafts actually begin in Chapter 2 #pubtip

If you're writing fantasy, it's good to be an avid reader of the genre to avoid its overdone tropes. E.g. -
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Writers, if you're Q'ing don't forget to include what the agent asks for in pages, if any, or you may lose an opportunity. #pubtip

O is for Opinions (book reviews) Tips for coping with the bad ones: anaiahpress.wordpress.com/2017/04/18/o-o… @anaiahpress #amwriting #pubtip #AtoZChallenge

Why yes I did just make up a form rejection that basically says "I don't want your book about Tr*mp." #pubtip

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

You guys, googling titles to make sure they aren't already taken is a very good idea. #pubtip

8,000 words is not a novel. #pubtip #querytip #writingtip

PSA--I put all my queries in a separate folder and review them ~once a week. I respond to all--even passes. #pubtip #tenqueries #mswl

Always remember, there are not hard and fast rules, just suggested guidelines that can be broken. #pubtip