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Saffron A Kent @SaffronAKent
#AskFuse If querying agents with a pub contract, will the agents take into account how big/old the pub is, in addition to the writing?.@SaffronAKent Yes, and I don't recommend querying publishers before querying agents. That limits what the agent can do. #AskFuse
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Grace Majka @CGMajka
#AskFuse What does it mean when a Manuscript goes to auction?.@CarolGraceWood1 Broadly, in an auction, multiple publishers offer on the manuscript until there is one prevailing offer. #AskFuse
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Ariadne Lukas @AriadneLukas
If our ms intros a culture (which we've researched extensively but are not part of), do agents expect a sensitivity reader? #askfuse.@AriadneLukas Ideally. Here's my favorite piece on the matter: midnightbreakfast.com/writing-people… #AskFuse
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Kathleen Dickerson @KDD_writes
IYO how can a writer tell it's time to stop querying and shelve an ms? #AskFuse.@KDD_writes That's different for every writer and every ms, but when u think better opportunities lie elsewhere, u should move on. #AskFuse
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E.M. Shue @emshue_ak
@FuseLiterary submitted once to agent and turned down can you submit to another another in the same company. #literaryagents #AskFuse.@emshue_ak Usually no, but at Fuse, yes. Check the agency's guidelines to be sure. #AskFuse
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Michelle Vattula @Mmvattula
#AskFuse When reading the query, do you want to see the hook in the first paragraph or reason for being contacted etc...?.@Mmvattula You can have both! Your personalized reason should always integrate something about your ms that justifies that reason. #AskFuse
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Roxanne Lambie @roxannelambie
When you ask for an R&R, how quickly do you want it? Is there a limit on when you say, "It's been too long, so...no." #AskFuse.@roxannelambie If your topic = trendy, maybe. Otherwise, not really, but u want to show u can work quickly. Aim for wks, not mos. #AskFuse
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Taryn De Vere @TarynDeVere
@FuseLiterary should you send a query letter only to an agent at Fuse? #amwriting #AskFuse.@TarynDeVere Always follow the agent's submission guidelines as stated on their website. #AskFuse
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.@rjsomer Post-apocalyptic can be tough, but write what you want. Trends are cyclical. Thoughts, @dreamoforgonon? #AskFuse
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Michelle Vattula @Mmvattula
#AskFuse If you like a ms, do you ask editors if they would be interested before reaching back out to the writer?.@Mmvattula Absolutely not. That would be unethical. #AskFuse
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Michelle Vattula @Mmvattula
#AskFuse What are you not looking for in the picture books?.@Mmvattula Not sure if there's anything there that we aren't considering. Thoughts, @sarasciuto? #AskFuse
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Steven M. Cross @stevecrosswords
#AskFuse Since the sequel is a standalone would it help or hurt to mention the other one to an agent?.@stevecrosswords Always inform your prospective agent of your career plans. Otherwise they can't properly manage your career. #AskFuse
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Steven M. Cross @stevecrosswords
#AskFuse had a YA BOOK Published. Publishers out of business. Rights are mine. Trying to publish it and a sequel? What do I tell an agent".@stevecrosswords Tell the agent exactly that. You want someone who is informed enough to properly handle your career. #AskFuse
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Lisa Katzenberger @FictionCity
#AskFuse What grabs your attention in a picture book manuscript?.@FictionCity Voice is everything, but a unique, fun concept will get your foot in the door. #AskFuse
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☕Kara Cargill 🎄❄ @Coffee_Is_love
@FuseLiterary #AskFuse How soon is too soon to send to an agent again a different project if we have waited the right amount of time?.@Coffee_Is_love If you've waited the right amount of time, you've waited the right amount of time. Just be wary of subbing 2 many. #AskFuse
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E.L.C. Nubrac ✍ @elcnubrac
@FuseLiterary #AskFuse how do you query that your book presents diversity in fantasy with non-human characters?#amwriting #LiteraryAgent
.@AShortSeries You'd have to explain it more than that (or not at all). Unsure if you're appropriating different cultures, etc. #AskFuse
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Kaelan Rhywiol-Disillusioned Autistic @KaelanRhy
#AskFuse Trends in fiction? What is likely to be desired in the next year or so? Is PNR coming back? UF? Contemp?.@KaelanRhy Suspense is doing very well, as is contemp. UF still a tough sell. Don't write to trends. #AskFuse