Literary Agency
Grace Majka @CGMajka
#askfuse If an agent has requested a full ms, how long should I wait before contacting them to see if it is still under consideration?.@CarolGraceWood1 That's usually stated in their guidelines. If not, give them a few months, depending upon time of year. #AskFuse
Literary Agency
Shayna Grissom @ShaynaGrissom
#AskFuse If I have several stories in several genres, how do I find one Literary agent? Or do I get multiple?.@ShaynaGrissom Most agents (and the market, for that matter) usually prefer authors who establish one genre before branching out. #AskFuse
Literary Agency
Sabrina Sol @theromancechica
@FuseLiterary If you get requests from multiple agents for your MS via a pitch contest, OK to send it to more than 1 at same time? #AskFuse.@theromancechica Yes. It's encouraged, just not at the same agency. #AskFuse
Literary Agency
Literary Agency
Grace Majka @CGMajka
#askfuse I've heard that it is fairly common that publishers will want to see the titles of books changed. Do you see that a lot?.@CarolGraceWood1 Yes. As with editing the manuscript, the title often undergoes revision, to say the least. #AskFuse
Literary Agency
Claire A. Belle @clairewriter11
I write both YA and adult lit -- should I focus on querying agents who rep both, or is it ok to look for 2 agents? #AskFuse.@clairewriter11 Ideally you'd have one agent (or at least one agency) to manage your entire career, but it isn't 100% necessary. #AskFuse
Literary Agency
Jennifer Brookie @JennyBrookie
#AskFuse What is your sweet spot for word count for children's picture books and any particular topics/ MC's you've been hoping for in PB's?.@JennyBrookie Here's a great resource for word counts across genres: writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/g… #AskFuse
Literary Agency
☕Kara Cargill 🎄❄ @Coffee_Is_love
@FuseLiterary #AskFuse Will there be any other picture book agents there after@sarasciuto leaves?
.@Coffee_Is_love For our complete list of genres and submission guidelines, visit fuseliterary.com/about-fuse/ #AskFuse
Literary Agency
PuddleJumpCollective @Puddle_Jumps
@FuseLiterary What are you looking for in a PB submission right now? #AskFuse.@Puddle_Jumps Our PB agent's actually closed to subs until after Labor Day, so look out then! #AskFuse
Literary Agency
Literary Agency
Tina C. @tinapickles
#AskFuse How do literary agents keep on top of/indenting/create/respond to "the market" (i.e. What's hot)?It always seems to be changing....@tinapickles It involves a lot, but perhaps most important is reading: books, industry news, deal listings, bestseller lists, etc. #AskFuse
Literary Agency
☕Kara Cargill 🎄❄ @Coffee_Is_love
@FuseLiterary if one sent a Query in the spring, then how long should we wait until sending another query in?#AskFuse
.@Coffee_Is_love The answer will be different for every agent. Follow their stated submission guidelines. #AskFuse
Literary Agency
Literary Agency
Steven M. Cross @stevecrosswords
#AskFuse I write on mental illness and I have a mental illness. I mention it in my query. Is that the kind of thing an agent wants to hear..@stevecrosswords Yes. Include anything that conveys that you are the best person to write that book. #AskFuse
Literary Agency
Megan Reyes @MReyesWrites
#AskFuse How many clients does a "seasoned" agent have, on average(ish)? Is there a point at which agents feel their list is full?.@MReyesWrites There's really no average for that. It varies by person, genre, etc. #AskFuse
Literary Agency
Steven M. Cross @stevecrosswords
#AskFuse Is it hard to sell experimental fiction? Stream of consciousness, rotating viewpoints, different genres mixed in one book etc..@stevecrosswords Not necessarily. There are certain publishers for that. They don't typically sell as many copies, though. #AskFuse
Literary Agency
Steven M. Cross @stevecrosswords
#AskFuse What do you see as the next big trend in YA fiction?.@stevecrosswords Sparkling chupacabras. Seriously, nobody knows that for sure, and you shouldn't write to trends. #AskFuse
Literary Agency
Nancy Van Leuven @NancyVanLeuven
Does it catch your eye if somebody has graduated from an MFA program? What bio gems are golden? @FuseLiterary #AskFuse.@NancyVanLeuven That doesn't move the mark much unless it's run by a top author in your genre, especially one willing to endorse. #AskFuse
Literary Agency
.@Saracmetz You usually don't at all unless the agent requests that you revise & resubmit. #AskFuse
Literary Agency
Raina Xin @xinraina
@FuseLiterary Portal fantasy is a hard sell, but got any examples of YA portal fantasy that *are* done well, in the last 10 years? #AskFuse.@xinraina I'd say THE HUNT OF THE UNICORN by @HumphreysCC, but I'm a bit biased :) #AskFuse