Uwe Stender

· 30 Nov 2018

Kieran McMurchy @kieranmcmurchy

@UweStenderPhD Good evening! Curious as to your/agents in general timeline's to read/respond to requested material? Or do you only respond if interested? #askagent

Replying to @kieranmcmurchy

Usually, we respond to everything. Currently, Lauren is closed to queries as of tomorrow, and *I* will only respond to queries I am interested in until January 15, 2019.

· 4 Nov 2018

Megan Lynch @mlynchbooks

@UweStenderPhD If a couple of agents have an author’s full manuscript but haven’t offered rep yet, is it acceptable for that author to participate in Twitter pitch events?

Replying to @mlynchbooks

Yes, a absolutely.

· 4 Nov 2018

Cit Callahan @AuthorCCallahan

@UweStenderPhD If you query an agent and get a rejection, how soon is too soon to query that agent with an unrelated project?

Replying to @AuthorCCallahan

I would wait a month.

· 4 Nov 2018

Erika L. Cruz @Oliverika

@UweStenderPhD When we submit an R&R, it’s ok to reply on the same thread, right?

Replying to @Oliverika

Absolutely.

· 4 Nov 2018

Diana Aleksandrova @DianaAleksand13

@UweStenderPhD Yay. Two questions about comps. Is Tiffany Sly lives her now famous enough to be used as a comp?

Replying to @DianaAleksand13

In *my* world, yes, and there is a film scenario that might work out.

· 21 Oct 2018

E. R. Hoffer @erhoffer

@UweStenderPhD @pltavormina THANKS! I’m very interested in your answer re:climate change! Another Q: What is your approach to a debut fiction author with follow-up projects in other genres and non-fiction? As an agent, are future projects targeting the same genre/readers better than a wide range? #askagent

Replying to @erhoffer

It all depends. But it is not a turn off for me. But of course I have ADHD and am interested in everything.

· 21 Oct 2018

Noreen @naziaso

@UweStenderPhD @pltavormina #askagent Have you ever accepted a manuscript that wasn’t perfect but had great potential?

Replying to @naziaso

If it is close to perfect, and the voice IS perfect, then yes.

· 21 Oct 2018

Patricia Tavormina @pltavormina

@UweStenderPhD Is it possible that an otherwise good query would be shied away from by an agent because climate change is a prominently featured theme?

So few agents MS-WL it, and some authors say bluntly 'It doesn't sell.' What do you think?

#askagent

Replying to @pltavormina

I don't see why climate change as a topic is a reason to reject a query. I guess this confuses me.

· 20 Oct 2018

Mac🎃KeN🎃Zie🎃Davis @MKNZdavis

@UweStenderPhD Cover design - is it something authors are allowed to have any input on?

Replying to @MKNZdavis

Yes

· 20 Oct 2018

Manddy @DMandzz

@UweStenderPhD What things automatically turn you away from a manuscript?

Replying to @DMandzz

Spelling mistakes.

· 20 Oct 2018

Kari Hagen @KariHagenWrites

@UweStenderPhD #askagent - I'm struggling with genre. Would you as an agent rather see a fantasy alien world in an alt universe (similar to Star Wars) classed as Fantasy, Science Fiction, or a hybrid like Science Fantasy? Also, it's MG, so does the sub genre even matter?

Replying to @KariHagenWrites

YOU need to know what the genre YOU write is.

· 20 Oct 2018

Christopher L Malone @CLMalone84

@UweStenderPhD How long should I wait on an agent after they've requested a partial manuscript? #askagent

Replying to @CLMalone84

In my opinion, check back after 10 weeks.

· 20 Oct 2018

Emily @emholyoakauthor

@UweStenderPhD @SarinaDahlan As an agent, are you hesitant to read a query from a debut novelist? As opposed to an author with a few writing credentials under their belt?

Replying to @emholyoakauthor

No, not at all.

· 20 Oct 2018

Katja Rammer @KatjaRammer

@UweStenderPhD If I were to query you and know you are German...könnte ich die Grußformel und den Einleitungsatz in deutsch machen - den Rest in Englisch?

Replying to @KatjaRammer

Definitely yes.

· 20 Oct 2018

Susan Burdorf @sburdorf

@UweStenderPhD If you request a partial/full what is the longest you will wait to receive it? i.e. is the expectation you will receive it within a week and is a month too long?

Replying to @sburdorf

If you are querying, *I* personally would expect to see it right away. Wait with your query until your manuscript is submittable.

· 20 Oct 2018

Matthew Reardon @SpaceLawyerSF

@UweStenderPhD Would an offer of publication from a small e-book/print on demand press, with a very low 4-figure advance, be worth running by agents (particularly ones who still have partials/fulls on the book)? Thanks so much for doing these #askagent sessions, by the way!

Replying to @SpaceLawyerSF

Yes, sure. And thank YOU.

· 20 Oct 2018

Marie 𝓼𝓹𝓸𝓸𝓴𝔂 Bishop Author @mazblondie

@UweStenderPhD How soon into an MS do you have to have a connection to it? Also, do agents, if they like the voice, but not the premise of the requested MS request other work the author may have?

Replying to @mazblondie

I need to connect by page three, or you will lose me, other agents may have wildly different parameters...I only respond to queries, but others may reach out. I can only speak for myself.

· 20 Oct 2018

E. Hormazabal @EHormazabal_W

@UweStenderPhD When asked to send partial or full MS, would it be wise to include a map of the world (I'm talking fantasy or sci-fi) alongside the MS? We're talking NOT professionaly made, but polished enough to be presentable

Replying to @EHormazabal_W

If it is needed for understanding the world, why not?

· 2 Oct 2018

Juliette Godot @JulietteGodot

@UweStenderPhD My prologue is completely unrelated to the story. My story is about my ancestors from the 16th century, my prologue is a story about me, finding an ancient manuscript in a family bible and my search to find out what is says ends in my writing the book. It can be deleted.

Replying to @JulietteGodot

Delete it.

· 2 Oct 2018

Susan Burdorf @sburdorf

@UweStenderPhD Many authors panic when sending their "baby" off to be considered by an agent - what do you recommend they do while they wait for a response other than the obvious of working on another project

Replying to @sburdorf

Write another project. If that is not acceptable to you: buy a lot of Gin, OR move to California, Canada, Colorado, or Amsterdam.

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