Amber Caraveo
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Skylark Literary
Literary agent & co-founder: @SkylarkLit . Loves sunny days, myths & mysteries, children's books, YA books, all books! (She/her)
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Lindsay Galvin @LindsayGalvin
@AmberCaraveo @whatSFSaid @GuyLucas01 hope you don't mind me jumping in! What are the common problems in 'bad sci-fi' ? #askagent@LindsayMoakes @whatSFSaid @GuyLucas01 Too complex. Too much science and world-building and not enough actual plot/story. #askagent
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SF Said @whatSFSaid
@AmberCaraveo @GuyLucas01 I think that's right - whatever kind of story you're writing, the story is the most important thing. #askagent@whatSFSaid @GuyLucas01 I also think it's quite hard to write good sci-fi. We see a lot of bad sci-fi! #askagent
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SF Said @whatSFSaid
@GuyLucas01 @AmberCaraveo #askagent I see the appetite you describe in your kids on every school visit I do - girls & boys alike LOVE space!@whatSFSaid @GuyLucas01 I think it just needs to be a GREAT story set in space without getting too bogged down in the science. #askagent
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JJ Barnes 🦋 @JudieannRose
@SkylarkLit i have ideas for "in universe" stories with different characters as focus but the same lore. Would that be marketable? #askagent@JudieannRose @SkylarkLit Yes, definitely could be. Needs to be a very strong and vivid world! #askagent
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Chitra Soundar @csoundar
@AmberCaraveo @JanetBoyle10 inventing new ones might be more fun ?! #AskAgent@csoundar @JanetBoyle10 Certainly can be but there are times where you're going for a certain feel & brands help, sadly. #askagent
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Anne Boyle @JanetBoyle10
#AskAgent @SkylarkLit Hi both -what are the rules around product placement in children's books- naming chocolate bars for example?@JanetBoyle10 Generally best to avoid unless it's important or very natural and ubiquitous - like a certain brand of Cola! #askagent
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Sofia Fionda @sfionda12
@AmberCaraveo sorry that's my fault! I meant comparing your book to others, or saying it would appeal to fans of other authors #askagent@sfionda12 Oh, no, that's fine & a good idea! I meant when someone tells us how their book should be marketed to readers. #askagent
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DecEMMAber Festive-Prancer @FinlaysonPalmer
@JoannaMoult @AmberCaraveo Do you provide an editorial service that authors can pay for? @Viking_Ma #AskAgent@FinlaysonPalmer @JoannaMoult @Viking_Ma No, simply cos we are too busy! Providing editorial services is a full time job itself. #askagent
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@TheJackPreston Consider Robin Stevens' very wonderful Wells & Wong mysteries! :-) #askagent
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@sfionda12 Publishers know their stuff when it comes to marketing... 2/2 #askagent
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Sofia Fionda @sfionda12
#askagent what are the biggest no-no's in a query letter?@sfionda12 All agents differ. For me, it's telling me about all the marketing opportunities! I just want a great book! 1/2 #askagent
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Sofia Fionda @sfionda12
#askagent what advice would you give to YA writers taking a real culture and using it to influence a fantasy world?@sfionda12 Excellent idea. It always enriches - see Leigh Bardugo's books for e.g. Do it! :-) #askagent
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Guy Lucas @GuyLucas01
#askagent Is Sci-Fi a no go? There seem to be very few published, but @whatSFSaid's #Phoenix was amazing! Why do so few get published?@GuyLucas01 @whatSFSaid Agree entirely re. Phoenix. SF is a hard sell for some reason. Hence has to be extra great to get pubbed. #askagent
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JJ Barnes 🦋 @JudieannRose
@SkylarkLit if the explanation for the double l in Lilly is revealed, would the unusual spelling turn you off too quickly? #askagent@JudieannRose @SkylarkLit No, it's a minor thing & if there's a good reason, it's fine! :-) #askagent
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JJ Barnes 🦋 @JudieannRose
@AmberCaraveo #askagent when I submit my 1st YA novel to you tomorrow, what's the most common mistake I should avoid?@JudieannRose Don't forget to send the full not just the first few chapters. All agents are different but we like a full ms.
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Just back from another long trip. Daleks need great children's books too! #askagent http://t.co/DnG6UXKM5n
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Olivia Kiernan @LivKiernan
@AmberCaraveo What's on your #MSWL right now? Thanks so much for holding an #AskAgent sesh.#AskAgent @LivKiernan Also, a 'Hustle' type story for MG/Tween readers would be AWESOME!