Robbie Guillory
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Underline Literary Agency
Agent at Underline Literary Agency 'Really knows his onions. Pretty clued up on books and stuff too.' Neil Lancaster
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Alexandra Wilson @amwilson_opera
#askagent Any advice on whether ones needs to be cautious about writing about a real person? Does one have free rein if the person is dead - or not?You have to tread very carefully, even if the person is dead. Publishing contracts demand that there is nothing libellous or otherwise unlawful in your writing, and some houses will require a lawyer to look it over before publishing #askagent
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Diana Astra @astra_diana
Hi there. Do agents really only read the first chapter/ 3000words? I know it’ll vary, but wondering how much truth is in it. Thanks! #askagentThat's what we ask for at the first stage, but isn't what we make a representation offer on. If I love the first few thousand words, I'll ask for the full ms, and if I love that, then I offer representation #askagent
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Beatrice Anobah @anobah_beatrice
#askagent Hello! While waiting to hear back from agents I've subbed, I got some inspiration on how to improve the opening of my novel and I added a chapter to the beginning, if an agent makes a full MS request, is it worth mentioning/sending the new draft? Thx!I'd certainly say that you've reworked the opening when sending the full ms #askagent
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Asha Hick 🇪🇺 @AshaHick
Do you look at competition shortlists and longlists for possible new clients? #askagentAbsolutely! I also read a lot of lit mags for great up-and-coming authors. #askagent
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Madhurima_Sappatti @MSappatti
Hi! What usually makes an agent pick up a story? Like what's the general criteria and what can an author do to fit into it? #askagentSuch a hard one to answer! It is all about the feel of the writing for me. I want characters I'd like to know more about and I want to feel a sense of place or period - without it being over-egged! Sorry, not very helpful! #askagent
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Hina Malik @dodgyjammer
#askagent if you have two projects that could interest an agent, do you submit as two separate subs or as one email?I'd go with one at a time, leading with the one that best represents what you think you'll be writing in the future. #askagent