Uwe Stender

· 14 Apr 2019

Ollie @AdrianneXBrooks

@UweStenderPhD Oh, ok. I was just wondering since some of the agents I've reached out to in the past request sample pages (usually the first five).

Replying to @AdrianneXBrooks

Oh, ok I misunderstood. Send the first 5, but prologues can be problematic. And since you're wondering if you should include it, you *may* not need it.

· 26 Feb 2019

Rebecca Alexandru @becaalexandru

@UweStenderPhD @MalloryCBrown How quickly into reading a sub, do you know if you’ll request a full? And what helps you make that decision? #askagent

Replying to @becaalexandru

If I find a query intriguing, I always request the full, it's just an email away after all.

· 26 Feb 2019

Sonja Jorsen @SonjaJorsen

@UweStenderPhD What are the most common reasons for you to reject a book after a full request?

Replying to @SonjaJorsen

When I sign a book, I know that I have to re-read over and over again during the editing process. If I like a book, but don't LOVE it that way, I will pass.

· 26 Feb 2019

Shelly Jarvis @shellyjarvis

@UweStenderPhD @MalloryCBrown Do you ever consider accepting novellas (especially with last year’s success of Bolander’s “The Only Harmless Great Thing”) or are they only viable as magazine submissions?

Replying to @shellyjarvis

I don't, but I am sure that other agents do.

· 26 Feb 2019

CT Danford @Ctanz731

@UweStenderPhD @MalloryCBrown What exactly is meant by Book Club Fiction? Is it always literary or can it be commercial as well? #askagent

Replying to @Ctanz731

Certainly both. It is a book that is worth discussing by well read readers.

· 26 Feb 2019

Aneta Cruz @AnetaCruz

@UweStenderPhD @MalloryCBrown How long before I can give a friendly nudge to agents who’ve had my full MS?

Replying to @AnetaCruz

I would give it 8 weeks.

· 20 Feb 2019

Lydia Lukidis @LydiaLukidis

@UweStenderPhD #askagent Do you think it's an agent's job to simply rep the work he-she feels passionate about, or, is their job to rep quality work and make the editors feel that spark? (agents must love the author's work, but they may not feel as excited about every single project)

Replying to @LydiaLukidis

That is too confusing to answer. I only rep what I love and then will do whatever I can to sell.

· 20 Feb 2019

PJ McIlvaine @PJMcIlvaine

@UweStenderPhD What are you seeing in your query box that you wish the sender had hit the delete button instead? A trope? A genre that's been worked to death? Anything?

Replying to @PJMcIlvaine

Materials I don't rep.

· 20 Feb 2019

Terry “TJ” Benton @terryjbenton

@UweStenderPhD What if you get no response from said nudge?

Replying to @terryjbenton

Nudge once more, and then move on.

· 20 Feb 2019

Terry “TJ” Benton @terryjbenton

@UweStenderPhD #askagent Are nudges (after the agent’s specified review period has passed) really effective? I’ve heard (and felt) mixed things about it...

Replying to @terryjbenton

Yes, of course.

· 20 Feb 2019

Charles Femia @CharlesFemia

@UweStenderPhD Is it ok to resub to an agent after a rejection if you’ve done a lot of major revisions? If so should you mention it’s a resub?

Replying to @CharlesFemia

Yes and yes.

· 20 Feb 2019

Susan Burdorf @sburdorf

@UweStenderPhD #askagent when you meet authors at conferences what is the one thing you wish they were prepared to do that they rarely are prepared to do?

Replying to @sburdorf

Pitch succintly.

· 20 Feb 2019

Susan Burdorf @sburdorf

@UweStenderPhD #askagent What is the most memorable story you have read recently that you did not sign, and why didn't you sign the author? (or... what keeps you from signing an author you feel has potential)

Replying to @sburdorf

None...except those who would not accept representation.

· 20 Feb 2019

Noreen @naziaso

@UweStenderPhD #askagent My MS is Women's Fiction with a strong rom-com elements. Is it okay to query it as WF?

Replying to @naziaso

Yes, absolutely.

· 20 Feb 2019

Kiana Harris @Kiana_Tamarie

@UweStenderPhD Hi! I was wondering what your opinion is on softer heroines in fantasy compared to the current trend of hardened, slightly angry ones? Are they harder to be invested in and/or sell? Thank you!
#AskAgent

Replying to @Kiana_Tamarie

I think it is ok...

· 20 Feb 2019

Lisa-Marie Cifuentes @MissLambchop

@UweStenderPhD @nearonis Hello! My YA fantasy got 2 likes from editors at Harper Collins during SFFpit. I know I can’t send to the editors unless I’m agented. But is their interest something worth mentioning to agents as I query this project? Or is that a no-no?

Replying to @MissLambchop

I would say yes, it is worth mentioning.

· 20 Feb 2019

Shelly Jarvis @shellyjarvis

@UweStenderPhD What tips can you give for in-person agent pitching?

Replying to @shellyjarvis

Don't be nervous.

· 20 Feb 2019

HL Hinkle🍳 @TheComingOfGose

@UweStenderPhD Scale of 1-10
10 = "Must see these pages"
1 = "An email full of drunken rambling"
What's the quality level of your typical cold query email sitting at? Is it a nice clean bell curve around that point or all over the place?
(Thanks!)

Replying to @TheComingOfGose

Dear Mother of God. It honestly is all over the place. 99% (rough approximation) are 6-10, because querying writers usually are quite strong. The remaining 1% are CLEARLY 1 or 0 or minus grades.

· 20 Feb 2019

☕ Kara Cargill☕ @Coffee_Is_love

@UweStenderPhD If a writer finishes another project how soon is too to query Trida again? Some agents like us to wait a long time. I can't remember your answer from the last time. #AskAgent

Replying to @Coffee_Is_love

As long as it is not instantly, it's ok.

· 20 Feb 2019

Carly Huss @CarlyHussWrites

@UweStenderPhD I understand that when an agent says no, they are saying no to the project not the author. Is it the same with a publisher?

Replying to @CarlyHussWrites

Of course. Business is not personal. It's just business. One of my proudest sales was to an editor who had rejected me 19 times before they bought the first of mine. Since then they bought a bunch, and still rejects a bunch.

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