.@roxannelambie If it's important to the story or if the agent is specifically looking for diversity, yes, mention it in the query. #AskFuse

.@roxannelambie It's a subcategory of SF/F. Try to think of your ms in terms of which shelf it would occupy. #AskFuse

.@Sean__McIntyre Overall, no, but it depends upon what you're writing. YA, for example, leans more toward immediacy than adult. #AskFuse

.@Coffee_Is_love All of our agents' genres and submission guidelines can be found at: fuseliterary.com/about-fuse/ #AskFuse

.@Sean__McIntyre Quality of work is always* more important than platform in fiction. #AskFuse

*unless you're Glenn Beck, etc.

.@ElissaDickey We love talented, enthusiastic writers who are passionate about their genre & want to write a LOT of books! #AskFuse

.@SherLHoward Yes if they leap around, but it's fine if they're willing to build their brand in specific areas. #AskFuse

.@mayfairromance In theory, it can work. In practice, very unlikely. The applicable market is much smaller, & new work is preferred #AskFuse

.@mayfairromance We'll work w fanfic on occasion as long as the author is writing other things. It can't already be published. #AskFuse

.@SaadiaFaruqi Yes, definitely. #AskFuse

.@SherLHoward Expertise in a field is often the first component of platform. The next is becoming widely known for it. #AskFuse

.@Anneelizabethhe I suggest always being honest & up front with a prospective agent or publisher. They will Google you. #AskFuse

.@SaadiaFaruqi If one of our agents is currently accepting queries, you will receive a response. Not so for all agencies. Check 1st #AskFuse

.@FlynnFlamMan For nonfiction, it's vital. You can either work to strengthen your platform or self-pub. Your choice. #AskFuse

.@Anneelizabethhe There are more moving parts than that. Long story very short, it would need to sell tons to even be considered. #AskFuse

.@Anneelizabethhe You plan to keep writing, yes? Absolutely you can seek an agent. Just don't plan on flipping your published work. #AskFuse

.@PoeVanGoghAl Don't wait until you've finished the whole series. The first book might not sell, & u don't want to waste your time. #AskFuse

.@emshue_ak Depends upon the agent's stated response time. For many, that's perfectly reasonable. For others, no. #AskFuse

.@clpolk Absolutely. You want the agent to manage your career, not just one novel. Plus, you may be querying the wrong novel. #AskFuse

.@emshue_ak Of course, but I'd suggest spending the time writing & building platform instead, in case you get signed. #AskFuse