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Tony Frame @ThatTonyFrame
Afternoon Agents!Q: If you liked a writer's initial manuscript (first 3 chapters etc.) and you asked to read the rest - if you loved that as well, but did not like the ending of their novel, would you still take on their work & ask them to review the ending?
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It really depends on how much I love the book and how big the change is - and if I think the author would be willing to make that change #AskAgent
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Emma Williams @Williamstweet
How long after a manuscript request should we assume it’s a no and begin a new round of approaching other agents? #askagentI'd send a polite chaser after a couple of months and then move on #AskAgent
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Wei Ting @intewig
@mushenska If dream agent requested your (early draft) manuscript and passed gently, and you do a major rewrite the next round, is it okay to ask if dream agent would like to take another look? #AskAgentI tend to say no unless they specifically asked to see a revise - but no harm in asking I guess #AskAgent
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Does a Book Need an Action-Packed Opening to grab an agent's attention? #askagent bookendsliterary.com/2020/05/05/doe…
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THE WRITER'S STRUGGLE IS REAL Here is the link to our video that answers your questions. Thank you for participating! #WritingCommunity #askagent #Writers youtube.com/watch?v=kliZlt…
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Tracy Fells @theliterarypig
Hi, what can be the reasons for an agent not responding after calling in a full, even after the writer sends a polite follow-up email? I'd hoped for some feedback once a full was requested but am feeling pretty demotivated after experiencing this sometimes. Thank you #askagentSometimes I am really swamped and sometimes I lose things. It is hard because agents have to prioritise work for existing clients and I often fail to have the time I hoped to read subs. #AskAgent
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Shona Kinsella @shona_kinsella
@mushenska If an author has already been offered a contract direct from a publisher, would you be willing to help them in negotiating said contract? #askagentYes. Never feel pressured into signing anything before you've had the chance to do your due diligence which includes, if you are unagented, speaking to possible agents and @Soc_of_Authors #AskAgent
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Beatrice Anobah @anobah_beatrice
#askagent hullo there! When would you ask a writer to revise and resubmit rather than offering them representation or giving a straight out rejection?If I think there is promise there but the editorial work is BIG - sometimes the author might not want to do it/be able to do it #askagent
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Ben Ross @flyraccoonfly
@mushenska Thanks! I'm curious if you ever wish you hadn't read the spoilers before reading a full manuscript? #askagentI rarely read synopses that come in on submission for precisely this reason. Takes the fun out of the reading the mss. #AskAgent
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Ben Edge @bnedge
@julietpickering #askagent Is Self-publishing still considered a dirty word in the industry, and if you have set-published previously how should one go about mentioning it?Not at all - just mention it briefly in your biog #askagent
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Jessica Masterson @jlmasterson
@julietpickering @MichelleMMcGr @mushenska If you're not in love with the opening, does that pretty much rule someone out, even if you like the writing?There's so much pressure to get the first page right.
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No I don’t think you need a ‘perfect’ first page - just an interesting one which keeps me reading #askagent
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staringattheblankpage @nickarmitage
@julietpickering Why would I send a mss to an agent and not straight to a publisher ? #Askagent?An agent might be able to get you a better deal than you could yourself. #AskAgent
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Michelle Nangle @Shellymackbooks
@mushenska @julietpickering Thank you. I have 14 children's books written and several edited. I have previously sent some to agents but had several rejections. This was before I had them edited. Can you apply to an agent you have already applied to previously with a different book? #AskagentYes you can certainly send someone who passed on a book a different book #askagent
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Shona Kinsella @shona_kinsella
@mushenska If an author has already been offered a contract direct from a publisher, would you be willing to help them in negotiating said contract? #askagentIt depends on the project but I have done so in the past #askagent
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Jade-Olivia @Jade_Olivia2753
@mushenska How do I ensure I retain the rights to my own work when I send it out to them?You always retain the copyright in your work, an agent doesn’t have a claim on that #askagent
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Ben Ross @flyraccoonfly
@mushenska Thanks! I'm curious if you ever wish you hadn't read the spoilers before reading a full manuscript? #askagentI tend to only read the synopsis if on the fence about something #askagent
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Michelle Nangle @Shellymackbooks
@julietpickering Hi I just self published my first children's book, The Turtle and the Spider. I would love to go down the route of traditional publishing for my future books and YA novel especially as I now have a following. Do you have any advice for my next step? Thank you #AskagentFinish the next book, polish it, research agents who you think would be a good match - good luck! #askagent
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staringattheblankpage @nickarmitage
@julietpickering Why would I send a mss to an agent and not straight to a publisher ? #Askagent?Most publishers only accept submissions via a literary agent, and an agent offers editorial insight, international contacts, and negotiating nous. #askagent
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The Publishing Insider @publishinsider
@mushenska @julietpickering Should I send to more than one agent at a time? Is that rude? And if so how many?! #askagent8-10 and keep them updated if someone else offers #askagent