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· 2 Nov 2016

Nicole Fischer @nicolefischer13

Don't forget: the next #AskAvonBks chat is this Friday (11/4) at 12:30pm EDT. Tell us about your #wip or get help perfecting your #pitch!

Replying to @nicolefischer13

Make sure to follow @ElleKeck, @mspriyanka, @TessaofAvonlea, and myself (obvs) so you don't miss anything! ;) #AskAvonBks

· 1 Nov 2016

P.S. Literary Agency @PSLiterary

Agent @carlywatters next webinar includes: 90 minute presentation, Q&A, plus 5 pg critique! Register today: ow.ly/LsnZ304hT9x pic.twitter.com/uco1ZUKGA6

Next week! Coming up fast. Join me on Nov 10. Everyone that signs up get a 5pg critique. #askagent

· 27 Oct 2016

I did a feedback giveaway in August for MG & YA subs. Here's what I saw: tmblr.co/Z1DsEu2DxA3v4 #mswl #askagent #amquerying

· 24 Oct 2016

Hey #writers! We're doing another #AskAvonBks chat on Fri 11/4 @ 12:30pm EDT. Tell us about your #wip or get help perfecting your #pitch!

· 22 Oct 2016

Replying to @WordyPunk

any time is fine, it goes in a queue and will get read #askagent

· 22 Oct 2016

Stephanie Bickford @stephaniebickf3

@mushenska do you think it is important to be able to tell the genre of a book from the title alone?

Replying to @stephaniebickf3

nope #askagent

· 22 Oct 2016

Replying to @tinycharlotte72

as long as the query is serviceable I'll read the sample pages, ones w genres I don't rep I won't #askagent

· 22 Oct 2016

Whirlochre @Whirlochre

@mushenska Given the current IRL shift > dystopia, what becomes of fictional darkness? #askagent

Replying to @Whirlochre

current trend in fiction is for gritty and emotional - feel good escapism not taking off right now! #askagent

· 22 Oct 2016

Callum Kerr-Edwards @callumke

@mushenska thanks I will look it up. Any particular advice for a second act slump? Doesn’t feel like it has much of a point #askagent

Replying to @callumke

ask yourself what qs will the readers have that you are establishing at the beginning? How/when will you answer them? #askagent

· 22 Oct 2016

Christopher Sellers @_sellers

#askagent @mushenska do you keep submissions open year-round or is there a period when you're closed? (And thanks for answering our q's!)

Replying to @_sellers

I closed briefly last summer to catch up, and wouldn't rule it out again, but mostly open all year #askagent

· 22 Oct 2016

Elizabeth MacKinney @Elizabe62668090

@mushenska Hi again. Does it matter if you do not put comp titles in your submission? #askagent

Replying to @Elizabe62668090

not at all. It's a useful tool but not necessarily #askagent

· 22 Oct 2016

Callum Kerr-Edwards @callumke

@mushenska how would you restructure the middle of a complete manuscript? Write key plot points on cards and rearrange them? #askagent

Replying to @callumke

I think Blake Snyder's beat sheet is very helpful for plotting #askagent

· 22 Oct 2016

Anne Hamilton @AnneHamilton7

#askagent Hi Juliet, how many agents do you try before you figure the MS just aint good enough??

Replying to @AnneHamilton7

I'd say 10-20 and see if you are getting any personalised responses or just straight rejections #askagent

· 22 Oct 2016

Replying to @WordyPunk

nope, as that implies I'm recommending them specifically for your work, and I haven't read it! #askagent

· 22 Oct 2016

T.J. Benton @terryjbenton

When submitting requested materials, do agents prefer Word docs or PDFs? #askagent

Replying to @terryjbenton

either is fine - double space and page numbers please! #askagent

· 22 Oct 2016

Replying to @tristanrendell

not if it's key to the story, but have an idea of genre - which shelf would it sit on in a bookshop? #askagent

· 22 Oct 2016

KA Whitfield @Whit_Writes

@mushenska For psychological thrillers, do you have preference for 1st or 3rd person POV?

Replying to @Whit_Writes

totally depends on what suits the story. 1st can be restrictive #askagent

· 22 Oct 2016

Cyril Bunt @Cyril_Bunt

@mushenska #askagent what's the best way to approach agents with the idea for a character led series? I have an idea but not how many books.

Replying to @Cyril_Bunt

focus on book one but mention you plan other books as well #askagent

· 22 Oct 2016

Bill Two @grenfell_jane

@mushenska #askagent does having self published make one less attractive to agents or traditional publishing houses?

Replying to @grenfell_jane

not at all #askagent

· 22 Oct 2016

Steven F. Galloway @StevenFGalloway

Hi @mushenska. Is there a minimum/maximum word count you look for in YA? #askagent

Replying to @StevenFGalloway

shortest I have sold was 55k, longest around 110k. Depends on plot and pace #askagent

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