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Literary Agency
Literary Agency
Literary Agency
Sarah Madsen @UnfetteredMuse
@FuseLiterary If a finalist in a pub house contest, but had no offer of publication/didn't win, does this help or hurt in a query? #AskFuse.@UnfetteredMuse Being a finalist usually helps. Anything less usually doesn't. #AskFuse
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☕Kara Cargill 🎄❄ @Coffee_Is_love
@FuseLiterary #AskFuse How long do you have to wait before sending a follow up email to an agent? If a website says 1 month,how long to wait.@Coffee_Is_love If the website says to wait 1 month before following up, wait 1 month before following up. #AskFuse
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Aniko R @AnikoRajci
@FuseLiterary do you think a fantasy that's set in a modern world can work? (not paranormal or UF) #AskFuse.@AnikoRajci Yes, but just make sure to assess your work with regard to established genres. #AskFuse
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Julie Weathers @Julie_Weathers
@FuseLiterary #AskFuse Is anything particularly interesting on the historical scene?.@Julie_Weathers Sure. Ideally things that haven't been done to death and/or have a major anniversary coming up in a few years. #AskFuse
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MyTwiceBakedPotato @MyTBP
@FuseLiterary Anyone going to @PNWA conference? If so, what would be exciting for you to find (in terms of new talent)? #AskFuse.@MyTBP Yes! @gordonwarnock and @dreamoforgonon will be at @PNWA. Connor loves SF/F, and Gordon loves adult nonfiction. #AskFuse
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Saint Nicholas, unstuck in time. @AnachroNicholas
For a Literary fiction novel submission, what do you look for in first 10-20 pages of a submission? #AskFuse.@Nick_Mancuso I need a reason to keep reading. Tension, character sympathy, preferably something out of the ordinary. #AskFuse
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S Mims @sherrymims
@FuseLiterary What do you think will be the next big thing/What's selling? (Paranormal seems to be winding down...) #AskFuse.@sherrymims A huge variety of books are selling. Write what you want, write something original, and make sure it's good. #AskFuse
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Maxym M. Martineau @maxymmckay
@FuseLiterary I've gotten responses from agents stating Urban Fantasy is a hard sell right now, is this really the case? Why? #AskFuse.@maxymmckay Yes. It's just cyclical like any trend. It'll be back eventually. #AskFuse
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Urn Pendragon @AngelineAuthor
#AskFuse How would you best suggest your book for a movie adaptation?.@AngelineAuthor Sell a ton of books. Prove the existence of the audience, and they'll consider it. #AskFuse
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James M. Tilton @JamesMTilton
@FuseLiterary If an agent request a full and turns it down, would you recommend mentioning that when I send them my next book? #askfuse.@JamesMTilton If they gave a glowing, detailed rejection, yes. If not, no need. #AskFuse
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charlotte hawkins @LadyCharlotte79
@FuseLiterary Why is it impossible to get an agent these days? Just curious. #AskFuse.@LadyCharlotte79 It's not impossible. It's like any job. Do well enough, & you'll get hired. Jen just signed someone yesterday. #AskFuse
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Sarah Madsen @UnfetteredMuse
@FuseLiterary Digital-first: Avoid? Or depends on the book/client? #AskFuse.@UnfetteredMuse Depends on the piece, goal, focus, genre, etc. #AskFuse
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Sarah Madsen @UnfetteredMuse
@FuseLiterary What is a single-title imprint? #AskFuse.@UnfetteredMuse That's more of a description than an official term--single titles vs. series. #AskFuse
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Nicole Lynn Hoefs @nicolelynnhoefs
Is it true that authors don't really get a say in what the book cover looks like? #AskFuse.@nicolelynnhoefs Usually they get a say but not the final one. #AskFuse