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Kari Hagen @KariHagenWrites
@LinaLanglee @katenashagent #askagent - Is science fantasy/space fantasy a thing, or would you rather see books about alien planets in an alternate universe classed as plain Science Fiction?I am not a science fiction fan so can't answer this, sorry. #askagent
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karin baine @karinbaine1
@LinaLanglee @katenashagent Will you respond to every submission? #adjacentWe confirm once we've had a chance to have a look, but can't provide individual feedback on all submissions #AskAgent
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Benjamin Padfield @BSJPadfield
@LinaLanglee @katenashagent With a fast-paced crime fiction novel, how would you want to see the balance between the plot / pace / action and the characters’ stories away from the events themselves? #AskAgentThe $64,000 question! You have to maintain the pace and yet develop the characters. I think you have to read through for pace and be very conscious of what you can and can't do while keeping up suspense, conflict and action. #askagent
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Sarah Broadley @sarahpbroadley
#askagent do you use readers or do you read all the submissions that come in? If so, do you read the first few pages or the synopsis first? Thanks!We read it all inhouse! I'd go straight for the sample #Askagent
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Jamie Zakian @demoness333
#askagent twitter.com/LEEandLOW/stat…In the UK we have the Association of Authors' Agents (AAA) agentsassoc.co.uk and in the U.S. there is the AAR aaronline.org #askagent
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Lina Langlee @LinaLanglee
@TheRealNickJury Hi Nick. Reading is subjective so it is great to have lots of agents out there with varying reading tastes. Your agent should be your champion so loving your story is no 1. We work closely with our authors, share sub info, have a great track record and we're jolly nice #AskAgentThe agency is known for being talent spotting, being very commercial and lots of our authors have gone on to become bestsellers. We've got a "recent bestsellers" slideshow on our website front page to show off about that! katenashlit.co.uk #askagent
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Justin Davies @flyingscribbler
@LinaLanglee @katenashagent going back to synopsis for a second...would a poorly written one put you off reading a submission, or would you have read it by then already? #askagentI don't worry too much about synopses being reflective of the writing and I'm interested in the actual writing. Keep the synopsis simple and short if you're struggling. Or ask a writing friend to read and review it for you. #askagent
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Chris Kent @chriskent72
Hi @LinaLanglee and @katenashagent My question is about the cover letter and how it should be addressed...Dear Ms Langlee - too formal?
Dear Lina - too informal?
Dear Lina Langlee - too "awkward"?
What are your thoughts?
Thanks #askagent
Anything that involves an actual correct agent or agency name is great. #askagent
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Justin Davies @flyingscribbler
@LinaLanglee @katenashagent going back to synopsis for a second...would a poorly written one put you off reading a submission, or would you have read it by then already? #askagentI personally read your main email and go straight for the sample. A synopsis is a good writing exercise so there's likely a correlation between a bad synopsis & a bad submission, but I'd let the sample do the talking. #AskAgent
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Victoria Leybourne @AuthorialVice
#askagent What kind of information about an author is useful/interesting to receive as part of a query? (This is my second question so ignore it if I'm being greedy!) @katenashagent @LinaLangleeI really like to see a phone number - because I might want to call the author! #askagent
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Lady Less Ordinary @nicolakadam
Any tips for a cracking query? #askagentRead the agent submission guidelines (ours are here: katenashlit.co.uk/submissions/) and tailor your query to the agents you want to represent you by telling them exactly why you are approaching them in particular. #askagent
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Chris Kent @chriskent72
Hi @LinaLanglee and @katenashagent My question is about the cover letter and how it should be addressed...Dear Ms Langlee - too formal?
Dear Lina - too informal?
Dear Lina Langlee - too "awkward"?
What are your thoughts?
Thanks #askagent
Dear Lina and Kate is nice, but as long as you don't go 'Dear Sirs' I have no objections. #AskAgent
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Nick Jury @TheRealNickJury
@LinaLanglee Hello. There’s literally hundreds of agents listed in the Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook looking for writers who stand out from the crowd. As someone looking at agents what makes your agency stand out from the crowd? #askagentHi Nick. Reading is subjective so it is great to have lots of agents out there with varying reading tastes. Your agent should be your champion so loving your story is no 1. We work closely with our authors, share sub info, have a great track record and we're jolly nice #AskAgent
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Pamela G. Hobbs @pamelaghobbs
#AskAgent I write light romantic suspense with a HEA (includes swearing and sex - full disclosure) - my question is, does it fall under 'uplit' as it turns out 'uplifting' and is obviously fiction or does the term refer to a more literary style? @LinaLanglee @katenashagentUplit is about the issues in the story as well as the ending. The pioneering book of this new genre is Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. #askagent
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Elina Pilar (studying for professional exams) @E_P_LWB
I'll #askagent about genre. I hear traditional gets VERY box-y. Is there a chance for a more literary, women's fiction-style fantasy (not magical realism, full secondary world but no magic/elves etc)? I'm debating between requerying one I did too early or pursuing self-pub.In the UK in women's fiction what's most important is the story, the emotion and the issues raised rather than specifically sub-genres #askagent
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Elina Pilar (studying for professional exams) @E_P_LWB
I'll #askagent about genre. I hear traditional gets VERY box-y. Is there a chance for a more literary, women's fiction-style fantasy (not magical realism, full secondary world but no magic/elves etc)? I'm debating between requerying one I did too early or pursuing self-pub.Hmm that's tricky without having seen any material. I'd say that it helps if you know where your book would sit in a bookshop. Generally, if there are readers that would be interested there is a way. I've certainly read literary fantasy #AskAgent
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Marisa Noelle 🤗🐬🎄 @MarisaNoelle77
Hi @katenashagent & @LinaLanglee I was wondering how closely you work together - do you ever share projects of is it separate client lists? #askagentHi Marisa! We work really closely, so with submission we will always discuss with each other and pass along something that might not be for us but that we think the other might like. We have separate lists but a few projects we share #Askagent