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Ciara Smyth @CiaraNicG
@JuliaChurchill Market for lesbian feminist revenge? I am hearing nay but am I being let down gently? #askagentIf it works, it works. Send it out widely and see. The only way you know for sure, is if you put it across every agent's desk #askagent
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KMLockwood @lockwoodwriter
@JuliaChurchill #askagentIs there an age at which an agent might think 'that writer's too old to represent'?
(asking for a friend)
My oldest client was in her 80's and she did well! #askagent If it works, it works.
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K.B. Clayton @KB_Clayton
@JuliaChurchill Is there an average amount of rejections a writer will get before one wants more material? When should a writer stop trying with that ms?It so depends on the book. Send out when you're sure you've done all you can, and stop trying if you've shared with everyone. #askagent
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Alexandra Page @alexandrapage
@JuliaChurchill I'm not yet published, but wonder if it can be harder to sell your third/fourth books if the first one or two don't become bestsellers?Most books don't become bestsellers, and a lot of authors who never make it to the lists have great careers. #askagent
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Michael Karg @michaelkarg
@JuliaChurchill #askagent Do PB rhymers ever get converted into prose prior to translation to another language?Sometimes the translations of a rhyming text are in prose. #askagent
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Queen's Park Books @QPBooks
@JuliaChurchill #askagent What's the first steps into becoming an agent?For me, being an assistant to an agent. #askagent
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Helen Dineen @aitcheldee
@JuliaChurchill #askagent If you have been represented in the past, would you mention it in your cover letter when seeking a new agent? Or should you wait?It doesn't put me off, but it's something I'd be keen to know. #askagent
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Ros Ball ⚡ @Rosball
@JuliaChurchill Hi! I have half written and illustrated a picture book that is in rhyme. I understand rhyme can put off publishers, what are your thoughts?Publishers love playful, clever, child-friendly rhymes and are always looking for new writers who can write them. #askagent
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Patricia Murphy @_PatriciaMurphy
@JuliaChurchill @storytellersinc #askagent Do agents prefer to represent a client through whole career or on a book by book basis?I would hope the whole career. That's what we're there for, the long term plan. #askagent
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Luke Wespieser @MrWespieser
@JuliaChurchill seems sensible. But... if no feedback and no interest, might that not suggest there's no hope, help or no help?Hope for what? Improving? Always hope there. No one picks up a violin & goes straight to the London Philharmonic. #askagent
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Dom 'in a pear 🍐 tree' @WatsonDom
@JuliaChurchill I've just revised my cover letter. I think it lacked depth so have made it more personal. Is personal good? #askagentIt's a fine balance. I want a blurb that gives me a good sketch, and a little about the author. Warmly professional. #askagent
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Fiona Barker @Fi_BGB
@JuliaChurchill if someone has self-published do you see that as an advantage or the reverse? Sorry for all the Qs! #askagentSlightly depends on the level of success they've achieved, but really it's a neutral. #askagent
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That's fine. We aren't rigid about cut-offs as long as there is reason behind your decision. #askagent
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Luke Wespieser @MrWespieser
@JuliaChurchill #askagent ta. My other Q was lit consultancy - worthwhile? Been quoted £600 to review full MS. Haven't submitted to anyone.I'd see what happens if you send out to some agents. If no feedback & no interest, maybe consider paying for help. #askagent
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Liz King @lizking2006
@JuliaChurchill #askagent How much of ms should be in good order before submitting to find an agent? I have 5 good chapters & rest rough.All. If you haven't finished writing & revising, you're sending a 1st draft & that's not your best foot forward. #askagent
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Charlie Wagner @charliescurse
@sarahdavies If an agent doesn't respond, but you know they send form rejections (per query tracker), how long do you wait? #askagentIf it goes beyond what the website guidelines state, drop them a line. Sometimes one can fall between cracks #askagent
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Babsey @Baelme
If you're writing picture books should you send multiple at once and how many? #askagentI would. Otherwise it may take forever. Five or six at a time is good. Gives you a chance to revise if you get feedback. #askagent