Uwe Stender

· 28 May 2017

Laura Tatum @babybeachblues

@UweStenderPhD @theandrewkclark #askagent are movies and TV comps ok? Random example: Northanger Abbey meets Firefly or Charmed meets Now & Then?

Replying to @babybeachblues

Yes. And query me with this some day. #askagent

· 28 May 2017

Rocky Lang @rockylang

@UweStenderPhD Where did the term agent come from , or is it secret?

Replying to @rockylang

It comes from Latin "agere" meaning "doing something". #askagent

· 28 May 2017

Casey Anne Clark @Casey_A_Clark

@UweStenderPhD If you've previously published a book, but the publisher has gone out of business--how should you submit to republish?

Replying to @Casey_A_Clark

Assuming the contract does not somehow limit you, you should just query. If the project was successful, it may work again. #askagent

· 28 May 2017

Andrew K. Clark @theandrewkclark

@UweStenderPhD In the query do you always want to see comparisons for the manuscript to other authors / works? #askagent

Replying to @theandrewkclark

It is very helpful for placement, yes. #askagent

· 28 May 2017

Andrew K. Clark @theandrewkclark

@UweStenderPhD If you won an award for writing - 20 years ago - do you still mention it in your query? #askagent

Replying to @theandrewkclark

If it us impressive enough, why not? #askagent

· 28 May 2017

Jared Levy @Playtonic

@UweStenderPhD Also how much does it matter to agents if you've had stories and journalism published? Will they represent on that or only for a book idea?

Replying to @Playtonic

It depends how prestigious those are. I only represent books, and I don't know what other agents do. #askagent

· 24 May 2017

Patty Costello @PatulaCookie

@UweStenderPhD Thank you! I have politically-themed PB. Any chance of a traditional publisher picking up or should I just self-pub?

Replying to @PatulaCookie

If it's well done, a publisher will.. It all depends... #askagent

· 24 May 2017

Maria Stout @MariaStout

@UweStenderPhD Whew! You are making me feel a bit better about some things I've been stressing! 🙂I'm revising my query again, but u sir are top of my list

Replying to @MariaStout

Very kind of you.Never stress,it never helps.And dream agents change.It's like dating. If one thing won't work out, another will. #askagent

· 24 May 2017

Fallon *has joined the DarkSide* 😈 DeMornay @FallonDemornay

@UweStenderPhD Do you think alternating 1st & 3rd POV between main & support MCs too jarring? (Each POV is sep by named chapters) #askagent

Replying to @FallonDemornay

It depends on how it is done. #askagent

· 24 May 2017

Maria Stout @MariaStout

@UweStenderPhD Thanks! What are your thoughts when you get a YA query that is "topping out" the word count for the genre? Is it an immediate pass?

Replying to @MariaStout

Anything over 125,000 words is a pass for me for a debut. #askagent

· 24 May 2017

Jenna K Cymansky @passportenvy

My dream!!! Okay now Im@gonna go stick my head in the 17th century and make Costanza the best she can be! Thanks for the advice!!!! twitter.com/uwestenderphd/…

Replying to @passportenvy

You had me at Costanza. 😂😂😂 #askagent

· 24 May 2017

Maria Stout @MariaStout

@UweStenderPhD I was having trouble with a recent National Treasure like book

Replying to @MariaStout

You know what, if people frown at you for that, you don't want to work with them anyway. Write a great book, use your comps. #askagent

· 24 May 2017

Maria Stout @MariaStout

@UweStenderPhD Oooh good 😊 Is it going to be frowned upon if both my comps are movies? (National Treasure meets The Goonies)

Replying to @MariaStout

I don't frown about it. But I don't know what others frown or don't frown about. Who cares? I love movies. #askagent

· 24 May 2017

Erin A. Craig @Penchant4Words

@UweStenderPhD #askagent I queried another agent at Triada FAR too early and have since downmassive revisions. Can I resub to you?

Replying to @Penchant4Words

Yes, me or one of the other 4. #askagent

· 24 May 2017

Brianne Zwambag @BrianneZwambag

#askagent @UweStenderPhD What about Caraval captivated you so? I read it and loved it as well, but wondering what grabbed you as an agent.

Replying to @BrianneZwambag

I loved EVERYTHING. The world building, the sister relationship, the mystery.The beautiful language. It's just gorgeous. +@the_SDB #askagent

· 24 May 2017

Jenna K Cymansky @passportenvy

@UweStenderPhD What would you say to those who work in different genres -- My WIP is #histfic + have #YAFant + #MG on deck. #askagent

Replying to @passportenvy

I would say: Query me with THE one you love the best, if I love it, I will sell that one first, and then go for the others. #askagent

· 24 May 2017

Sharon Wilson @Anthonycat1945

@UweStenderPhD Am preparing for first Twitter pitch event. Suggestions?

Replying to @Anthonycat1945

Write a snappy pitch that will grab agents' and editors' attention. It's the modern version of an elevator pitch. #askagent

· 24 May 2017

Rebecca Treasure @RebeccaSchibler

@UweStenderPhD Just registered for my 1st writing conference in September. Tips for a first time attendee for pitch appts, master classes, etc? #askagent

Replying to @RebeccaSchibler

Look forward to meeting all the writers. It is so fun to be with creative people. And don't be nervous at pitches, we're human. #askagent

· 24 May 2017

Brandy meinhardt @MeinhardtBrandy

@UweStenderPhD have you ever signed a client and then not liked other works they've created? #askagent

Replying to @MeinhardtBrandy

Yes, sometimes that happens. Not the norm, but it does. #askagent

· 24 May 2017

Lynn Allaway @LynnAllaway

@RebeccaSchibler @UweStenderPhD Thata a great way to put it. It's exhilarating to finish first draft and then--back to the beginning

Replying to @LynnAllaway

Focus on the excitement, always. #askagent

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