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Jessica Alvarez @AgentJessicaA
@ekettle @BookEndsJessica @bookendslit @NaomisLitPix Possibly. A title change isnât enough but if there are substantial changes, you can query again, outline the changes, and hope you get another request. #askagentDo be up front that it's a revision, though. When things "feel familiar" and we don't know why, it can frustrate us. #askagent
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Kristin Owens âď¸ @kristin_owens_
@BookEndsJessica Two agents have had my full manuscript for a year. Iâve nudged. Besides bitterness and angst, whatâs next? #askagentNudge again, but otherwise keep querying widely! #askagent
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Kristin Kisska, Author @KKMHOO
@BookEndsJessica @bookendslit @AgentJessicaA @NaomisLitPix #askagent If an MS is a mashup of 2 genres, can you mention both in a query/pitch or stick with one? Thanks in advance!Best for us to see one clear genre label with "elements of..." or "a thriller feel..." etc. We have to think about bookshelf positioning so having a clear genre is important. #askagent
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Rose Erickson @roheartswriting
@LaurelHillBooks @NaomisLitPix @bookendslit @BookEndsJessica @inthesestones @BookEndsKim @wensday95 @AgentJessicaA Are books based in the 90s a hard sell? Should I revise it to current day? It involves a boy band so I wanted to capitalize on the boy band boom of the 90s. #askagentI think it depends on the genre and how it's written. If it is best set in the 90s then that's the time to set it. #askagent
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Laurel Hill @LaurelHillBooks
@NaomisLitPix @bookendslit @BookEndsJessica @inthesestones @BookEndsKim @wensday95 @AgentJessicaA Iâm always revising my query letter with hopes of developing a better hook. After getting a rejection, is it bad to re-query the same agent a 2nd or 3rd time with the revised query? Or is it immediately deleted once they recognize the MS title? #askagentIf the project itself was revised, it's not a bad idea to re-query. But a rejection on the project is not always based on just the query letter, so best to try other agents if you haven't revised the project itself. #askagent
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Is it a catch-22? Do I need an agent to get published, and to be published to get an agent? #askagent #amquerying tracymarchini.com/2018/09/10/do-âŚ
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Anon asked: How to crack the code on a query that will get an agent to read your work? A: petejknapp.com/post/177837757⌠#askagent
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Anon asked: Regarding the query letter - what should this ideally contain? Is there any structure to be followed? A: petejknapp.com/post/177837702⌠#askagent
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Sarah Barkoff Palma @SarahBPalma
@UweStenderPhD If a writer lands an agent with a YA book, can they write MG for their next book, or are they career YA at that point?Write whatever you want, though it may be smart to first build on your (YA) brand. But not necessarily. Also, make sure your agent or agency reps both, though likely they would.
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Crystal Bell @WritingLEOW
@UweStenderPhD If I queried a debut book at 172k words (because I'm stubborn and clueless) and received no's for it, do you think it would be okay to re-query those same agents a year later now that it is down to 113k with serious rewrites? Or do you think it may just be dependent on the agent?It depends on the agent. But even 113 K seem *relatively * a lot.
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Steve Grossman @SteveGrossman17
@UweStenderPhD How critical is it for a debut commercial fiction work to be under 100k words? Is 108k toxic? Asking for a friend #askagentNot toxic, but --depending on what it is-- maybe difficult.
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Hdkeller @Hdkellerhdkell1
@UweStenderPhD In the agenting world, are there any phrases or concepts in a query or MS that result in automatic rejection? For example, "the fate of the earth rests in his hands" = RejectionsLol. Not necessarily. But using a worn out, cliched phrase like that will definitely NOT help. đ
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kristinpaula @kristinpaula11
@UweStenderPhD While querying a stand along book with series potential is it best to start the second book while youâre querying or work on something entirely new?I think it may be best to write something new, as you don't know if book one sells. HOWEVER, there is no rule why you can't do either or both.
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Amber A. Logan @AmberAnnLogan
@UweStenderPhD Do published writers generally have the rights to produce merchandise using their book cover art, or can only the publisher do that? I know authors make their own promo materials a lot, but wasnât sure about things like jewelry or T-shirtâs, etc. Thanks!I have no idea. I would guess it depends on who holds the merchandising rights. I suspect the author will ask for permission and not be denied, but --truthfully-- I don't know.
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Gregory Laski @ProfL12
@UweStenderPhD For nonfiction books when do you reccomend authors contact agents? I have a preface and chapter drafted for new book projectA complete proposal and about 50 sample pages.
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Nancy Parish @nancyparish
@UweStenderPhD Is it a red flag if an agent doesn't have any deals listed in Pub.Marketplace? #askagentNot necessarily. It is brutally tough to get started. It depends on the individual.
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Nancy Parish @nancyparish
@UweStenderPhD Perfect timing, as I find myself needing to turn off the tv--too much bad news including an active shooter in my town. Anyway, when do you know a manuscript is ready for submission?When you and your critique partners can no longer improve it.
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J. Morgyn White @JMorgynWhite
@UweStenderPhD Do you ever skip the query and go straight to the pages? Conversely, how often do you skip the pages after reading the query? đđđNo. If I like the query, I will ask for the full. If I don't like the query, I will pass.
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Video: what an author can expect while the agent is negotiating your book deal. #wednesdaywisdom #askagent youtu.be/SPJIyX6Xvbo?a