Uwe Stender
Literary Agent
Triada US Literary Agency
Founder @triadaus, Literary/Film Agent. Herthaner. Berliner Schnauze. Westend. Qualität kommt von Qual. 1982,1991, 2013, 2017. Books, Films, Music. ❤ Berlin ❤
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Patti @PattiDwrites
@UweStenderPhD If we've pitched before, and done major rewrite and pitch again. Tell you, or pitch as brand new work?Tell me, but state how significant the changes are. #askagent
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Snorter McPhail @TMeuretBooks
@UweStenderPhD What are your thoughts on low word count for literary fic? Current MS is only 62k words but I feel adding more would feel forced #askagentIt seems low, BUT there are always exceptions. If it's brilliant nobody will care. #askagent
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Cara Persoas @CaraPersoas
@UweStenderPhD Is Publishers Marketplace the best place to look for agents? Are there any other places you'd recommend? #askagentTry the AAR website, Jeff Herman's Guide to Literary Agents, Literary Marketplace, Predators and Editors. #askagent
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Marianne Edwards @Mariannedwards
@UweStenderPhD What do you think are the ingredients of a really good hook?Wow. What a great question. I don't know. But whatever it is, it WILL and DOES grab me instantly. #askagent
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Charles Femia @CharlesFemia
Can you talk about backstory? Is it an auto reject for you if there's some in chapter 1? twitter.com/UweStenderPhD/…Not an auto reject, but if it is presented as an info dump, then it will be a NO. #askagent
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Andrew K. Clark @theandrewkclark
@UweStenderPhD What is your preference?I can't say. I want a query that appeals to me. I know it when I see it. #askagent
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KellyLKC @KellyLKC
@UweStenderPhD A "do it so I don't look like a cultural appropriating tool" or an "if I want"? #askagentNeither.Just an interesting piece of information that makes sense in the context of you having a biracial MC AND biracial children.#askagent
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Rebecca Treasure @RebeccaSchibler
@UweStenderPhD Do most agents make tons of change requests? Could I expect plot level changes? #askagentTough to generalize. But, yes. If I love your voice, but your story/plot needs fixes, then they could be substantial. #askagent
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Brandy meinhardt @MeinhardtBrandy
@UweStenderPhD if an ms was on sub 2 yrs ago and a few yrs from now major revisions happen, is it possible an editor will pick up? #askagentAnything is possible. It depends on the market, timing, luck, and the quality of the manuscript. #askagent
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Jean M. Grant @JeanGrant05
@UweStenderPhD Are agents put off by nudges, even if we follow guidelines?If you follow guidelines, and they are put off by someone who follows THEIR guidelines, you don't want them repping you. #askagent 😎 blech.
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Rebecca Treasure @RebeccaSchibler
@UweStenderPhD What's your first move after you decide to rep a new author? #askagent I have to take larger small human to school in a few I'll be backI will either call or email them with my offer of representation. #askagent
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Jean M. Grant @JeanGrant05
@UweStenderPhD #askagent When is it ok to nudge an agent who is reading a full? E.g. website says 12 weeks and it's been 13-14 weeks.After 12 weeks. ALWAYS follow the submission guidelines. #askagent
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Rebecca Treasure @RebeccaSchibler
@UweStenderPhD Fantasy YA tropes the market is saturated with? #askagent (other than vampires and zombies) I'm thinking more subtle plot lines etcDon't know. Any trope can be refreshed to make it relevant again. #askagent
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Rebecca Treasure @RebeccaSchibler
@UweStenderPhD How long should I expect to (on average) work with an agent after (if) represented before it shifts to the next stage? #askagentCan't give an average. Depends on individual circumstances. #askagent
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Ruth Owen @Brinestowen
@UweStenderPhD I have heard you should talk to an agent's clients before signing. How do you get in touch with them? Does the agent provide contact info?Yes, they would. BUT, you can contact them via Twitter or their websites. #askagent
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Berinna Chambers @happywriter2017
@UweStenderPhD What would it take for the average agent to rep a MG Fantasy right now?MG is hot.Fantasy is hot.So, it would take YOU to write a GREAT book, and send it to ME, and if it is truly GREAT, I should rep it.#askagent
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Marie Hoy-Kenny @MarieHoyKenny
@UweStenderPhD 2/2 And also what is your opinion on YA books with short narrative poems at the start of each chapter?If well done, and relevant to the chapter it is perfect. If not, I would cringe. #askagent
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Lynn Hooghiemstra @Nicky_Adams_Pen
@UweStenderPhD What are your thoughts on a writer using Patreon to build an audience and career writing. And pitching that content to agents too?I know little about Patreon. And what I know does not make me conclude it is useful to me in any way. #askagent
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Kimberly Vale ☄ @KimberlyVale_
@UweStenderPhD What is the best way to mention multi-povs in a query?Ha, just say "There are 4 or whatever POVs" #askagent