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Rachel Connor 🦁 @ItsRachelConnor
#AskFuse I've heard tell that agents don't like prologues. Would you be put off by a prologue in a query?.@ItsRachelConnor It's not that agents don't like prologues, it's that they r often unnecessary. Be sure 2 edit & follow guidelines #AskFuse
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Bella Anton @IBellaAnton
@FuseLiterary Who would you recommend for a new adult historical fantasy novel? #AskFuse.@TheExaltedWitch @dreamoforgonon is brilliant with SF/F. You can view all our guidelines & specialties at fuseliterary.com. #AskFuse
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AmandaCharles @amandaLcharles
#askfuse @FuseLiterary seeing agents state 'accessible fantasy' on their wishlists. What's the definition of this, or meant by accessible?.@amandaLcharles That's a relative term, but it roughly means that it can be enjoyed by a more mainstream audience. #AskFuse
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Kerstin Wolf @Kerstin_Wolf
@FuseLiterary #AskFuse I forgot the hashtag!.@Kerstin_Wolf There are many paths, but arguably the best way is to intern for an agent who matches your genre interests. #AskFuse
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Karen K. Lewis @Karen_K_Lewis
@FuseLiterary #amwriting, #askfuse, please define the difference between NA and Adult Contemporary Women's F. thanks @Karen_K_Lewis.@Karen_K_Lewis NA is "Oh, shit. I'm an adult. Now what?" in any genre. Age 18-25. Contemp WF isn't bound to that but is for women. #AskFuse
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3...2...1...KABOOM! Another great #AskFuse. Bid on query critiques for mental illness here: ow.ly/Z5ufM Ends soon! #MS4MI
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Katie Spina @KatieSpina
@FuseLiterary how do you query a fantasy standalone that sets up series linked by the world rather than characters ala discworld #askfuse.@KatieSpina If the rest don't require this book, it's a standalone with series potential. Otherwise it's the first in a series. #AskFuse
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.@MeinhardtBrandy That depends upon the agent and the project. Some will stop after 10, others keep going for years. #AskFuse
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Jim Ormonde @jimormonde
#AskFuse If previously submitted w/o success but completely rewritten novel with help from creditable prof editor would you reconsider?.@jimormonde Usually no, unless the agent specifically asked for edits. That's why it's important to edit before you submit! #AskFuse
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.@CareyTorg Always have a synopsis ready when querying fiction, & always give the agent/publisher exactly what they ask for. #AskFuse
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Ann Campbell Reed @ACampbellReed
Are 2 MC first-person POVs too much for YA? Have heard it’s distracting and not a good practice and others say it’s desirable. #AskFuse.@ACampbellReed It's very tricky, but it can be done well. Make sure the voices are distinguishable, and you're good. #AskFuse
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.@CareyTorg Ideally we'd see how it all adds up to one narrative experience, so consider just labeling the timelines. #AskFuse
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Bronwen Fleetwood @bronniesway
Would it make a diff to publishers? What is author is outside the US? @FuseLiterary @fairly_literary #AskFuse.@bronniesway @fairly_literary No. We rep authors from all around the world. #AskFuse
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☕Kara Cargill 🎄❄ @Coffee_Is_love
@FuseLiterary #AskFuse Do you have any links to help us understand what goes on in auctions for books? I'm learning everything..@Coffee_Is_love I don't think we've broken that down on our blog, but you can Google it. #AskFuse
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Rabia Shay @fairlyliterary
@FuseLiterary is it important that the agent be in the same location as their client #AskFuse.@fairly_literary These days it doesn't matter where the agent or client lives. #AskFuse
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Ann Campbell Reed @ACampbellReed
If a YA query is turned down for being "adult" which is the most common culprit: voice, content or writing style? #AskFuse.@ACampbellReed They're all common, but often it's content. They're writing a book about teens that's for adults 1st and teens 2nd. #AskFuse