Literary Agent
If an agency doesn't have anything on their website about being closed to queries, you can assume they're open to them. #pubtip
Literary Agent
Querying is a lot like applying for a job. You show your professionalism by giving the agent everything they ask for upfront. #pubtip
Literary Agent
Common query mistake = too much backstory in the query.
Common mistake in manuscripts = too much backstory in the manuscript.
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Literary Agent
Literary Agent
Not all books are pitched to the New York Times for reviews...nor should they be. Publicists tailor their pitches and submissions. #pubtip
Literary Agent
Drew Daywalt @DrewDaywalt
Dunno if you know this but The Day The Crayons Quit was rejected by every publisher for 6 yrs before it sold to @PhilomelBooks #keepwritingHave heart, writers. Many, many writers had the same start and became huge successes. You only need one YES. #writingtips #pubtip #amwriting
Literary Agent
The most difficult reaction an agent can have to a manuscript is not dislike or even hate but ambivalence. #pubtip #amreading
Editor
Emily Rodmell @EmilyRodmell
Make your query letters intriguing & enticing, so editors/agents are desperate to see your book. Show us your writing skills. #pubtipSo many query letters we get are dry, awkward business letters. This is the place to sell yourself as a great writer. #pubtip
Literary Agent
If you're going to use em dashes, do so sparingly! #pubtip
Editor
You've sold your first book. Now what? Here are some tips for after the call. #pubtip
Literary Agent
Reminder: It just takes one yes. #pubtip #thisisahappysubtweet
"There's a fine line between micromanagement and quality control." #pubtip @MNBookPub
Editor
If you sign multi-book contract, consider the in between work (edits, promo) for each book when picking deadlines. Padding is vital. #pubtip
Editor
If you want to see if your book has strong hooks and conflict, try boiling it down to a tweet and see if it sounds intriguing. #pubtip
Editor
An enticing, succinct book blurb can be one of your most valuable tools to sell your book. Every book should have one early on. #pubtip
Editor
Some thoughts on different types of editor responses to submissions. #pubtip
Literary Agent
15 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Publishing a Book observer.com/2017/05/15-thi… #pubtip
Editor
Caveat: Not all movies are actually good at developing conflict, so exercise caution. #pubtip
Editor
If you're struggling with conflict in your writing, look at your favorite movies. What can you learn about conflict from them? #pubtip
Publisher
Active vs Passive Voice #writetip #writechat #amwriting #amediting #pubtip #LitChat #EdChat