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· 6 Sep 2017

S.H. Marr @SH_Marr_Writes

#AskPrintRun how long is appropriate to take on an R&R, and how do you send it when you're done?

Depends on the work needed. Talk to the R&R-ing agent about a timeline. #askprintrun

· 6 Sep 2017

Tiffany Lea Elmer @TiffanyLeaElmer

#askprintrun Do either of you do R&Rs? What makes you R&R over reject and what is the decision maker when getting it back?

I wish I could tell you some great Rule for this, but it's mostly gut. If I need to re-read after edits, and I need it, I offer #askprintrun

· 6 Sep 2017

Anup 📝📚 @anuponthenet

#askprintrun do twitter pitch contestants liked by agents have to write the query letter, or just a cover letter with sample chapters ?

Repeat after me, everyone: ALWAYS SEND A QUERY. ALWAYS. If only to help us refamiliarize ourselves with the story #askprintrun

· 6 Sep 2017

Krystal Norton 🎄 @writingwordsoup

#askprintrun @LZats @erikhane Recently I was told my query format was wrong. Should I restyle my query for that specific agent?

Query formatting is essentially industry-standard. Do some research and see if yours is off! #askprintrun

· 6 Sep 2017

Krystal Norton 🎄 @writingwordsoup

#askprintrun @LZats @erikhane What is a hard sell in the current market?

Nothing BIG (we figure out how to sell UF by a different name, for ex). Lots of little stuff. Mostly it's just tired tropes #askprintrun

· 6 Sep 2017

Rachel P. Hazel @rachelphazel

Can you talk ab online Twitter pitch/mentor contests? How worthwhile are they, or are they a huge distraction? #askprintrun

I find lots of clients that way--but it's not good for everyone. If you're good at log lines, go for it! If not, sit out. #askprintrun

· 6 Sep 2017

Tiffany Lea Elmer @TiffanyLeaElmer

@LZats is ready (so this time next year) I should pull book 1 from querying? 2/2 #askprintrun

If you think that #2 has better chances, you don't need to pull 1 but def stop actively querying it #askprintrun

· 6 Sep 2017

ZR "Killer of Darlings" Ellor @ZREllor

#askprintrun For Laura: should I pitch LGBT erotic romance as OV, or it will it sound like I'm pitching an inappropriate memoir?

If you want to identify yourself in your query, I'd mention that you are a <insert identity here> author. That'll work better! #askprintrun

· 6 Sep 2017

Merricatmas! 🎄 @emkayanders

If an author receives an offer of rep, what notice should she give other agents who have the manuscript? A week feels short! #askprintrun

1-2 weeks in standard. We'll hustle if we're excited, but you may lose out on people who are busy #askprintrun

· 6 Sep 2017

Grawlix Guy @nounsequitur

your 'cast on opinions online is great, but does it hurt to not have an opinion? i.e. not participate in political discourse? #askprintrun

Nope! I don't think it does. #askprintrun

· 6 Sep 2017

Anup 📝📚 @anuponthenet

#askprintrun For first time queries, can writers pitch sequel or trilogy? or it has to just one book?

Pitch the first book (we don't care about book 2 unless we like book 1), but mention it's a series #askprintrun

· 6 Sep 2017

Rita Feinstein @RitaFeinstein

I've heard conflicting advice about querying 2 books simultaneously. Is this okay, or a huge no-no? #askprintrun

Don't do it. If you're making a mistake, you'll be making it with two books, and will be unable to correct for the next one. #askprintrun

· 6 Sep 2017

DECEMBIRD @printrunpodcast

This varies from agent to agent, but I would say 2-4 months isn't unusual. @lzats? twitter.com/nounsequitur/s…

You're making me look bad, Loon. #askprintrun

· 6 Sep 2017

Rachel P. Hazel @rachelphazel

Last day on Earth, what Netflix show do you binge? #askprintrun

Well, they took my main fandoms off, so maybe GBBO and Archer. #askprintrun

· 6 Sep 2017

Grawlix Guy @nounsequitur

Good morning, #askprintrun. How long should someone expect to wait to hear back from an agent or editor following a full manuscript request?

A full? Can be 6-9 months, if they're overloaded *coughs* *is shifty* #askprintrun

· 6 Sep 2017

Carly Silver @CarlyASilver

@LZats When will @erikhane finally give in to his inner Viking and become this guy? youtube.com/watch?v=8OIxBq… #askprintrun

Once he lifts a few more days a week instead of jogging or whatever. #askprintrun

· 5 Sep 2017

Martha Milam @marthavmilam

My #YA #STEM Mystery (girl chemist) has educational twist (ie @KathyReichs bks) Do I keep querying agents OR approach publishers?#AskDVpit

#AskDvpit This sounds cool. #STEM and author mention 🤪 Bet lots of agents would love to see this pitch.

· 5 Sep 2017

Jared Povanda @JaredPovanda

Can one of your comp titles be a self-published book, or is that not the best idea? #AskDvpit

Unless it's a wildly successful self pub book (100,000+ copies), I wouldn't. Comp titles should show your book has a strong market #askDVpit

· 5 Sep 2017

Piper "The Swan" Huguley @piperhuguley

#askDVpit What are the hot adult genres right now for #ownvoices authors?

Can't speak for all (& trends change quickly—don't write to fit), but I want #ownvoices space opera, epic fantasy, magical realism #askDVpit

· 5 Sep 2017

Martha Milam @marthavmilam

My #YA #STEM Mystery (girl chemist) has educational twist (ie @KathyReichs bks) Do I keep querying agents OR approach publishers?#AskDVpit

#AskDvpit most pubs do not accept directly from a writer. Agents are more than a vehicle to pubs, they represent your best interests.

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