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· 9 Sep 2016

Misti Yang @mistiyang

If you want to write your first book when is the best time to look for a #LiteraryAgent? Idea, proposal, ms? #askfuse @FuseLiterary

Replying to @mistiyang

.@mistiyang For nonfiction, when you have a finished proposal. For fiction, when you have a finished manuscript. #AskFuse

· 9 Sep 2016

Steve Asbell @rainforestgardn

Do you have any advice for querying authors who write in two genres? #askFUSE

Replying to @rainforestgardn

.@rainforestgardn Either first establish one & then branch out, or use a pen name if you're up to establishing two separate lines. #AskFuse

· 6 Sep 2016

Recvd query w/11 comp titles in diff genres-2 titles in same genre/age grp as your ms is more helpful & less confusing. #askagent #querytip

· 5 Sep 2016

TUMBLR Q: "Can a person sell copies of their book before they get an agent or a publisher?" MY ANSWER: literaticat.tumblr.com/post/149985378… #askagent

· 5 Sep 2016

TUMBLR Q: "If a foreign publisher buys your US work, how much editing do they do?" MY ANSWER: tmblr.co/ZX42Sx2BhnQtE #askagent

· 5 Sep 2016

jennifer laughran @literaticat

BTW, if you ever have publishing/agentish questions and want to #AskAgent: The question-box is always open: literaticat.tumblr.com/ask

I'm doing a bunch of #AskAgent questions on le Tumblr today. So if you have a fresh one, ask, I'll try and answer!

· 2 Sep 2016

Claire A. Belle @clairewriter11

@FuseLiterary It's so hard to tell if silence from queries means a flaw in the query or the book. What's your take on this? #AskFuse

Replying to @clairewriter11

.@clairewriter11 That's why revision, beta, & analysis are important. They rarely tell you 100%, but they help. #AskFuse

· 2 Sep 2016

Jess Hernandez @FinkHernandez

What are the advantages & disadvantages of having an agent w/a LOT of clients? #AskFuse

Replying to @FinkHernandez

.@FinkHernandez That varies, but broadly, it can be (but isn't always) experience vs. time. #AskFuse

· 2 Sep 2016

Steven M. Cross @stevecrosswords

#AskFuse Is there a higher demand for middle grade fiction as opposed to YA?

Replying to @stevecrosswords

.@stevecrosswords Not necessarily. #AskFuse

· 2 Sep 2016

Jess Hernandez @FinkHernandez

#AskFuse When is the busiest time of the year for agents and how does this typically impact response times?

Replying to @FinkHernandez

.@FinkHernandez It depends upon the agent. Usually the fall and spring are busiest, but there's always work to do. #AskFuse

· 2 Sep 2016

Claire A. Belle @clairewriter11

So many agents don't respond to queries unless interested, but do most agents reject personally if they see merit in the query? #AskFuse

Replying to @clairewriter11

.@clairewriter11 The quality of the query is irrelevant in that case. Their response policy is the only factor. #AskFuse

· 2 Sep 2016

Sabrina Sol @theromancechica

@FuseLiterary Should we mention that in our query to each agent?Thanks for the response! #AskFuse

Replying to @theromancechica

.@theromancechica No need. It's assumed. #AskFuse

· 2 Sep 2016

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?

Replying to @CGMajka

.@CarolGraceWood1 That's usually stated in their guidelines. If not, give them a few months, depending upon time of year. #AskFuse

· 2 Sep 2016

Shayna Grissom @ShaynaGrissom

#AskFuse If I have several stories in several genres, how do I find one Literary agent? Or do I get multiple?

Replying to @ShaynaGrissom

.@ShaynaGrissom Most agents (and the market, for that matter) usually prefer authors who establish one genre before branching out. #AskFuse

· 2 Sep 2016

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

Replying to @theromancechica

.@theromancechica Yes. It's encouraged, just not at the same agency. #AskFuse

· 2 Sep 2016

Claire A. Belle @clairewriter11

Thank you! Also, if I get a good review from a publishing website (e.g. BookLife) on an unpub'd book, should I mention in a query? #AskFuse

Replying to @clairewriter11

.@clairewriter11 It isn't necessary, but you can. #AskFuse

· 2 Sep 2016

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?

Replying to @CGMajka

.@CarolGraceWood1 Yes. As with editing the manuscript, the title often undergoes revision, to say the least. #AskFuse

· 2 Sep 2016

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

Replying to @clairewriter11

.@clairewriter11 Ideally you'd have one agent (or at least one agency) to manage your entire career, but it isn't 100% necessary. #AskFuse

· 2 Sep 2016

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?

Replying to @JennyBrookie

.@JennyBrookie Here's a great resource for word counts across genres: writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/g… #AskFuse

· 2 Sep 2016

☕Kara Cargill 🎄❄ @Coffee_Is_love

@FuseLiterary #AskFuse Will there be any other picture book agents there after
@sarasciuto leaves?

Replying to @Coffee_Is_love

.@Coffee_Is_love For our complete list of genres and submission guidelines, visit fuseliterary.com/about-fuse/ #AskFuse

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