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Katie Mullen @KATIEFMULLEN
@bookishchick I have a question… I was able to get a critique from an editor from sourcebooks through a conference and she was interested in seeing the rest my book but said I need to get an agent first. What is the best way to capitalize on this to get myself an agent?Mention in the query that the editor has expressed interest at a conference. Do not imply that you have an offer if you don’t, though!
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Dragonness Wyverna @DragonnessRawr
@bookishchick If you’ve made major changes to your mms, (such as rewriting the last 12 chapters) should you requery agents you’ve skewed queried, it move on?A pass is a pass and unless an agent as requested explicitly to see revisions, it's best not to requery.
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Allison Lane @AllisonLane
@UweStenderPhD What's your advice on identifying relevant comps published in the last 1-2 years? The challenge is most Amazon categories are filled with reprints or other versions of older titles. (kindle/audiobooks).Read recent books. Also, you can use movies or TV shows.
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Susan Burdorf @sburdorf
@UweStenderPhD Two minutes to ask a question: #askagent What is your worst nightmare when it comes to manuscripts? in life?Worst nightmare re: manuscripts? A writer not delivering on time.
Worst nightmare in life? I am grateful to BE alive, so the loss of a loved one, including my dogs, is my worst nightmare.
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MichaelJWriting @MichaelJWriting
@UweStenderPhD What are your thoughts on author platforms for Fiction writers?It's nice if you have one. But it is not a necessity.
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GL Francis @merelecroix
@UweStenderPhD Thank you for spending the time to answer questions!Although I'm seeking an agent for my MS, I found a publisher who takes unagented submissions but with a long (1 yr +) report time due to volume.
Is it ethical or advisable to sub the work while querying agents?
That is a too complicated question for a Twitter response. I would keep querying. But, again, this question has a lot of layers re: an answer. However, IF the pub states it wants an exclusive for a year +, then don't submit to them. It's ridiculous.
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Shanice Littlejohn is querying @twixsftbl
@UweStenderPhD How likely am I to get published if my own voices novel makes white folx uncomfortable with their own privilege?Ha! I don't know. People CLAIM they are open to own voices. So, theoretically, as long as the writing and the story are strong, it should be a shoo in. BUT, you don't know IF the claims are real. (And to be fair, tastes are subjective.)
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Shanice Littlejohn is querying @twixsftbl
@UweStenderPhD How many agents should we query each round and at what point of rejection do you say I need to put this away and try writing something new?As many as you like. Start with your Top Thirty and go from there. I would write something new the second you start querying.
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Kristi McManus 🛫 @kristimcmanus
@UweStenderPhD What is one trope you feel is overdone? #askagentThe ugly one becomes beautiful.
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Ian Compass @iancompass
@UweStenderPhD Suppose an author uses the wrong age category in a query, e.g. calls it a YA novel when it’s actually adult or vice versa. Is this a turnoff for an agent if they represent both and the book is well-written—solidly feels like either YA or adult but not mixing elements of the two?Yes, for me it's an automatic NO. If you don't know the proper age category, then I am not going to pay attention.
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Monty Harper @montyharper
@UweStenderPhD #askagent - Your query guidelines are very sparse - you don't ask for first pages or a synopsis. What's behind your choice to keep it simple?If I like the query, I will request the full. If I don't like the query, I will pass. It is just a personal preference. It's like taking a sip from a drink and not liking it, I won't drink more just to see if it tastes better later.
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Ari Augustine Is Elsewhere @SouffleLumiere
@UweStenderPhD Mr. Agent, sir, it's Augustine with Yodel News. What's a trope you never tire of reading (so long as it's done anew)?Also, all the polls say you're the greatest 👍🍺🎥
Nobody ever had better polls than me.
I love: The Love Triangle.
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Elissa McColl @ElissaMccoll
@UweStenderPhD I've noticed several books recently have not had aknowledgements. Are there any other sources for determining which agent represented a particular published book?You could likely look it up on Publishersmarketplace. Side commentary: *I* don't like it AT ALL if acknowledgments are not given. I find it very inconsiderate.
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Nancy Parish @nancyparish
@UweStenderPhD How can you tell when your manuscript is ready for primetime? #askagentPerfect like my calls. When your critique partners cannot find anything wrong with it anymore.
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TanisiaTeeMoore @TanisiaTeeMoore
@UweStenderPhD What’s the best way to break into literary agent world?As in becoming a new agent? If, yes, then start with an internship at an agency.
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Nancy Jarmin Author @n_jarmin_author
@UweStenderPhD Is now a good time to query agents? Are most of you working through this pandemic?Nancy, you know that's a nasty question. You are Fake News 😂😂😂 I can't speak for others, but we here at #Teamtriada are working as hard as ever. And we are always looking for new projects.
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