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Abby @WriterAbbyWhite
@FuseLiterary I know it is improving, but you think the sci fi/fantasy genres still need masculine author names? #askfuse.@WriterAbbyWhite It's not a necessity, no. If you're just starting out, I'd have that conversation with your agent & publisher. #AskFuse
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Abby @WriterAbbyWhite
#askfuse Also, what is your opinion of using a pen name?.@WriterAbbyWhite It's a commitment, but it can be great (and sometimes necessary) for branding. #AskFuse
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Mike Samonek @mikesamonek
@FuseLiterary How can someone who gets tons of rejections figure out what part (concept vs writing) is the problem? #askfuse Thanks again..@mikesamonek Always look for trends in the response. Some don't use form letters, and that will help. Also workshop your sub. #AskFuse
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Mike Samonek @mikesamonek
Are most query rejections based on concept, query or writing sample? Same question for requests. Thanks! #AskFuse.@mikesamonek Query rejections vary quite a bit, but at the request stage, it's usually because the writing doesn't deliver. #AskFuse
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Sarah ThankYouHoney @ThankHoney
What are some of the qualities you look for in new writers? @FuseLiterary #AskFuse.@ThankHoney Drive, talent, new ideas, and a willingness to collaborate. #AskFuse
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.@KarenAnnWirtz Yes. Always get as specific as possible with genre/category when querying. #AskFuse
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Kimberly Zapata @KimZapata
Is there a recommended number of pages/words per page for picture books (3 to 5 years)? @FuseLiterary #askFuse #Babbletribe.@KimZapata Usually you're looking at 32 pages and less than 500 words or so total (but it varies). #AskFuse
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Mama Needs A Cupcake @MamacupcakeKane
How do you go about getting a book that has been published picked up by a larger publisher? #AskFuse.@MamacupcakeKane We've done it, but it almost never happens. Your best bet is to pitch a new project. #AskFuse
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Kimberly Zapata @KimZapata
Is it best to pitch a children's picture book (intended audience 3 to 5) with or w/out illustrations? #AskFuse #BabbleTribe @FuseLiterary.@KimZapata Usually without. Publishers like to match the text with an illustrator. #AskFuse
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Amanda Gernentz Hanson @amandamariegh
@FuseLiterary Do New Adult books have to be about college romance, or is it more about the age of the characters? #AskFuse.@amandamariegh No. That's just what has sold best (by far) in that age category. #AskFuse
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Alison Tedford @alliespins
@FuseLiterary #AskFuse How big a social following/platform size do you require for a blog-to-book project or a blog spinoff?.@alliespins Depends upon genre & how much you're relying on the popularity of your blog. If that's yr 1 strength, usually 100k+. #AskFuse
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Gail Hoffer-Loibl @BloggerGail
If subject is on sensory issues for kids do you need an expert to co-author #askfuse #somanyquestions!.@BloggerGail It depends a bit upon target audience, but usually NF needs to come from a recognized expert. #AskFuse
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Deborah Maroulis @yaddathree
@FuseLiterary When asked for the MS by the agent, how long does the nail biting writer typically wait to hear back? #AskFuse.@yaddathree Usually a few months, but it varies a lot. I could be reading instead of answering this, for one. #AskFuse
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Gail Hoffer-Loibl @BloggerGail
What word counts work best for preschoolers?#askfuse.@BloggerGail Children's PB are often just a few hundred. #AskFuse
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Tariq(γΏγͺγ―) @FairyTailHeaux
@FuseLiterary What is the avg. word count agents want for Fantasy (non-YA)? #AskFuse(Seen a couple of different ranges, so I'm not sure)
.@FairyTailHeaux SF/F skews long. It's perfectly fine to flirt w 100k, for example. Here's a great post: writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/g⦠#AskFuse
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.@Claribel_Ortega You're honestly a few years late on that, but keep writing! Trends are cyclical. #AskFuse
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Rachel Connor π¦ @ItsRachelConnor
@FuseLiterary that's great, thank you :) one more if I may...are some agents put off by co-authored manuscripts? #askfuse.@ItsRachelConnor It's more work for the agent, but it's sometimes necessary. I've even encouraged co-authors for certain projects. #AskFuse