
Literary Agent
Christina Herrera @CHerrera122116
@jamerrson #BookEndsChat How does one get a job at a lit agency? What are the requirements?Internships are always a great way to get in the door #BookEndsChat

Literary Agent
James McGowan @jamerrson
@CHerrera122116 Also, you'll need a bachelor's degree. And you'll need to love to read, be organized, and eager to learn #BookEndsChatActually, I wouldn't necessarily turn down someone without a degree. Just saying. #BookEndsChat

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Jennifer G Prevost @jennygprevost
One more for #BookEndsChat: What's the magic number of PB manuscripts an author should have 'ready' when querying?I advise having at least 3. Query your strongest, have 2 more that haven't been shopped to editors on deck. #BookEndsChat

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Verity Black @iamverityblack
#BookEndsChat If I've sent a query and then do a major rework on my ms before hearing back, is it rude/good idea to let the agent know?I'd want to know so I don't waste my time reading the old one. #BookEndsChat

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Jay Sandy @JWillisSanders
#bookendschat Agent and big 5 publisher vs. smaller houses; pros and cons?You can also have Agent and Smaller House. Again, it depends on the offer, the project and everything in between #BookEndsChat

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Patti @PattiDwrites
@UweStenderPhD If we've pitched before, and done major rewrite and pitch again. Tell you, or pitch as brand new work?Tell me, but state how significant the changes are. #askagent

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Snorter McPhail @TMeuretBooks
@UweStenderPhD What are your thoughts on low word count for literary fic? Current MS is only 62k words but I feel adding more would feel forced #askagentIt seems low, BUT there are always exceptions. If it's brilliant nobody will care. #askagent

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Cara Persoas @CaraPersoas
@UweStenderPhD Is Publishers Marketplace the best place to look for agents? Are there any other places you'd recommend? #askagentTry the AAR website, Jeff Herman's Guide to Literary Agents, Literary Marketplace, Predators and Editors. #askagent

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Marianne Edwards @Mariannedwards
@UweStenderPhD What do you think are the ingredients of a really good hook?Wow. What a great question. I don't know. But whatever it is, it WILL and DOES grab me instantly. #askagent

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Charles Femia @CharlesFemia
Can you talk about backstory? Is it an auto reject for you if there's some in chapter 1? twitter.com/UweStenderPhD/…Not an auto reject, but if it is presented as an info dump, then it will be a NO. #askagent

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Andrew K. Clark @theandrewkclark
@UweStenderPhD What is your preference?I can't say. I want a query that appeals to me. I know it when I see it. #askagent

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Rebecca Treasure @RebeccaSchibler
@UweStenderPhD Do most agents make tons of change requests? Could I expect plot level changes? #askagentTough to generalize. But, yes. If I love your voice, but your story/plot needs fixes, then they could be substantial. #askagent

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Brandy meinhardt @MeinhardtBrandy
@UweStenderPhD if an ms was on sub 2 yrs ago and a few yrs from now major revisions happen, is it possible an editor will pick up? #askagentAnything is possible. It depends on the market, timing, luck, and the quality of the manuscript. #askagent

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Jean M. Grant @JeanGrant05
@UweStenderPhD Are agents put off by nudges, even if we follow guidelines?If you follow guidelines, and they are put off by someone who follows THEIR guidelines, you don't want them repping you. #askagent 😎 blech.

Literary Agent
Rebecca Treasure @RebeccaSchibler
@UweStenderPhD What's your first move after you decide to rep a new author? #askagent I have to take larger small human to school in a few I'll be backI will either call or email them with my offer of representation. #askagent

Literary Agent
Jean M. Grant @JeanGrant05
@UweStenderPhD #askagent When is it ok to nudge an agent who is reading a full? E.g. website says 12 weeks and it's been 13-14 weeks.After 12 weeks. ALWAYS follow the submission guidelines. #askagent

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Rebecca Treasure @RebeccaSchibler
@UweStenderPhD Fantasy YA tropes the market is saturated with? #askagent (other than vampires and zombies) I'm thinking more subtle plot lines etcDon't know. Any trope can be refreshed to make it relevant again. #askagent