.@MarieMWallace NA still in desperate need of branching out. Don't count out a good contemporary in YA. Diversity a plus in either. #AskFuse

TUMBLR Q: "How many copies does a book have to sell to become a bestseller" - MY ANSWER: tmblr.co/ZX42Sx1wj1ilf #AskAgent

Tumblr #AskAgent: Can an author suggest which publishing houses they'd like their agent to try to sell their MS to? bit.ly/1jxQ7bp

Many #askagent Qs revolve around writers being repped by agent they don't trust or fearing they might. Don't sign w agent b/c offered 1st.

Tumblr #AskAgent: Where do you suggest including the MSWL tag if your MS aligns with what an agent is asking for? bit.ly/1OJ5CrW

.@AuthorAB In general, yes, things can get a bit hectic around now with Frankfurt and the fall blitz. The result varies, though. #AskFuse

.@Coffee_Is_love It's generally not a good idea. Shows lack of focus and patience. #AskFuse

.@metuiteme Yes. That's arguably worse bc it potentially spoils a Big 5 opp w a ms that isn't ready. Read: fuseliterary.com/simultaneous-s… #AskFuse

.@KdeVosAuthor Yes, as long as they're common, successful, & appropriate. And they aren't Harry Potter, Eat Pray Love, the Bible... #AskFuse

.@CassRMorris Decorative gourds. They're a treat for the soul. #AskFuse

.@Sovae Some aren't too fond of adverbs, but no, I've never heard that. As long as you don't overdo it. It must fit & feel natural. #AskFuse

TUMBLR Q: "I'm going to #NY16SCBWI - any tips?" MY (overly long) ANSWER: tmblr.co/ZX42Sx1wHDAai #askagent

Agent One-on-One: How to Craft Query Letters & Other Submission Materials That Get Noticed Boot Camp: writersonlineworkshops.com/courses/agent-… #askagent

Tumblr #AskAgent: Have you ever rejected a query only to rethink your decision a few days later? Answer: bit.ly/1GHHOhF

TUMBLR Q: "what's the proper way to do a word count?"

MY ANSWER: tmblr.co/ZX42Sx1wDQ1Bj #askagent

@EmilyBeeMartin I love reading a query that captivates me and asking the author to send me the whole story! #luckyagent #AskDLG

@Imaginary_L great question! For me a dystopian with a totalitarian regime, some kind of games, or school, themes I've lots of #AskDLG

@NobleValerie @sue_mill #AskDLG Thanks for coming out ladies! Looks like we are released back into the wild!

@mbowords editing is always a good idea, but check credentials and do your homework. #AskDLG

@sue_mill @mbowords What she said! #AskDLG