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Keep querying, and never forget. And if they ever want something from YOU in the future, and you have another choice, go with the second choice. If you are choiceless, bite the bullet.

· 28 Sep 2018

Amber A. Logan @AmberAnnLogan

@UweStenderPhD If a querying author mentions that an editor you’ve worked with in the past has shown interest in her manuscript and wants to be on future sub lists, would this reflect favorably on the author? Or is that only of interest post-representation? Thanks for your time!

Replying to @AmberAnnLogan

I would add the editor to my potential submit list. But interest does not equal an actual offer.

· 28 Sep 2018

Margaret McCampbell @mrsmargaretrose

@UweStenderPhD Advice for those in the query trenches? 😂

Replying to @mrsmargaretrose

Yes. Write a good query, an even better book, never take rejection personally, and don't ever give up.

· 28 Sep 2018

Tom Phillips @TommyPx3

@UweStenderPhD @BMichelleMorris Do you have a MSWL? If not what kind of MS are up your alley?

Replying to @TommyPx3

I do. I am looking for brilliantly written books with high stakes and an even better hook.

· 28 Sep 2018

VieVee Robinswood @RobinswoodVv

@UweStenderPhD Hi, if you're new to this with only a small amount of people wanting to buy it before it's even finished, does it help if you have other published work elsewhere for credibility e.g. winning writing comps. Or can an 'unknown' get an agent purely on writing skills alone? #askagent

Replying to @RobinswoodVv

I am confused about the first 2/3rds of this question. If you write fiction the ONLY thing I care about is your writing. In nonfiction, in general, I still need great writing, but platform can possibly overcome that.

· 28 Sep 2018

PJ McIlvaine @PJMcIlvaine

@UweStenderPhD Is there any particular genre or subject you'd like to see in your query inbox right now, given the gloomy current state of affairs in the USA?

Replying to @PJMcIlvaine

It is unrelated to the state of the U.S. I just want great novels and nonfiction.

· 28 Sep 2018

Jessica Lauren @McgeheeJess

@UweStenderPhD With dvpit coming up. I’m wondering, what do agents look for in a pitch contest. It’s a very small number of characters. Anything agents will want to see woven in? Or anything in particular that makes a pitch stand out?

Replying to @McgeheeJess

A pitch contest is essentially an elevator pitch. If you have a great hook, people will gravitate toward it.

· 28 Sep 2018

Jennifer Mary G. @JenniferMaryG

@UweStenderPhD For a first page session at a conference, any better odds for a middle grade novel vs. picture book? #askagent

Replying to @JenniferMaryG

No.

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