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𝕹𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖒 👽 (ʜᴜᴍᴀɴ ꜰᴏʀᴍ) @nstrm_theory
@katenashagent Would putting together a portfolio of works (ie. short prose / novella length at absolute maximum) NOT intended to be published be beneficial or worthwhile to prospective agents?I have written two unabridged novels but am slightly precious until I have representation to submit.
We don't represent short fiction so for submissions in fiction this needs to be a novel. Check each agency's guidelines. #AskAgent
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LauraG82 @LGellar982
@katenashagent What do you think of hybrid publishing contracts?The term "hybrid publishing contracts" isn't something I am familiar with. If these are contracts where the publisher asks the author for a financial contribution then it should be called self-publishing or alternatively vanity publishing, depending what it is. #AskAgent
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Zoe Wheddon @ZoeWheddon
@katenashagent I would love an agent- someone to bounce ideas and queries in the writing and planning stages - but at what point can you apply for an agent? In non-fiction you don’t always have the whole book written. Should I send a written non-contracted full ms or simply the proposal ideas?Proposal is great. Our non-fiction submission guidelines are here katenashlit.co.uk/submissions/ #AskAgent
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Dr Glenda Cooper @glendacooper
@KNLitAgency @katenashagent @RobbieGuillory @JustinNashLit @NickChapLit #askagent What's the thing agents loathe most when they get submissions. What would you advise people to avoid at all costs?I always like it if it is clear that the author has done a bit of research into the agency (followed submissions guidelines, etc), rather than it just looking like a generic submission. #AskAgent
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Sharon-is-writing-a-holiday-romance-Ibbotson @seibbotson
@katenashagent If you have a finished book in one genre (romantic comedy) and a finished book in another (romantic suspense) would you pitch both? Or mention while pitching one that you have another complete MS?Pitch the best and mention the second. #AskAgent
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Dr. Rita J. Dashwood @rjdashwood
@katenashagent What should a covering letter look like? How big should it be and what points should it address?Short as necessary for me. We have some tips here for your covering email: katenashlit.co.uk/submissions/ #AskAgent
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Frasier Armitage @FrasierArmitage
@katenashagent @writerlynds If I want to direct my query to a specific agent, do I need to put their name in the subject of the email?We work a communal inbox so don't worry about this: katenashlit.co.uk/submissions/ #AskAgent
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Lisa Farrell @ResearchLisa
@katenashagent Cover letter- if I have little to no experience of fiction writing, how do I address that? How do I build professional experience? Thanks!A cover email just needs to introduce your writing ambitions and your manuscript. Please don't feel you need "qualifications", what is important in fiction is your writing, telling a story, not your "CV". #AskAgent
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Kit the writer @nikita_writess
@katenashagent if you have submitted a query to a agent and they have asked for full manuscript you should continue to query other agents if you are desperate to have them and say someone has requested the full manuscript?is that true + is it tacky to say the agency of the other agent#askagentNo, I think agents would appreciate knowing that other agents are reading, and it will most likely encourage them to read the manuscript faster, which is better for you as you'll have quicker decisions. #AskAgent
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Alex Hawley @HawleyReviews
Several writers write under a number of different pen names depending on what genre they're in. Does this make it easier or harder for the agent. #askagentPen names are becoming less fashionable than they once were but it's a good discussion to have with your agent (and publisher) so everyone's on the same page with the strategy. #AskAgent
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Dr Glenda Cooper @glendacooper
@KNLitAgency @katenashagent @RobbieGuillory @JustinNashLit @NickChapLit #askagent What's the thing agents loathe most when they get submissions. What would you advise people to avoid at all costs?Under lockdown at the moment so spared this but the absolute worst is when I'm at events and I come out of the loo to find people who've been lingering since I went into the Ladies waiting to pitch to me. #AskAgent
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Florence Keeling @KeelingFlorence
#AskAgentI recently signed with Simon & Schuster under Digital Originals for a romance novel. I was previously published by a very small traditional publisher & am looking for an agent for future books & to hopefully re-publish my backlist. Do I need a new MS to apply?
We'd need to have an idea of what you were writng next, ideally, even if just a few chapters. #AskAgent
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Anne M Martin @AnneMMartinIrl
If wordcount is high, would splitting it into two or three be viable or is that an editorial decision? #AskAgentPossibly, though it depends on the genre really. This can work for science fiction and fantasy, but not so much for, say crime. #AskAgent
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Alex Hawley @HawleyReviews
Several writers write under a number of different pen names depending on what genre they're in. Does this make it easier or harder for the agent. #askagentIt can be encouraged, so that fans of you (for example) romance writing don't have a shock by accidentally picking up some of your science fiction. #AskAgent
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Hazel Compton @HJCompton
What is the one thing authors can do to help you when reading their queries, or something you wish more authors did when submitting? (I.e. name their attachments clearly) #AskAgentClear labelling is always brilliant, as is a neat subject heading (makes searching so much easier). As long as the submissions guidlelines have been read and followed, we're happy! #AskAgent
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Jennie Godfrey @PrincessJen70
What are the sorts of questions you might ask a writer before signing them? #askagentWhat are you looking for from representation is the key one. This is check that what the author wants, we're the right agency to deliver this for them. #AskAgent
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Emma Prunty @emprunty
@RobbieGuillory @katenashagent @keithapearson What would be the average word count for memoir? Are you averse or friendly to the term flash memoir? #AskAgentThis is the first time I have heard the term "flash memoir". If it means super short memoir, then no, I am looking for book length memoir only. #AskAgent
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Alex Wholey @alex_wholey
What would be your ideal elevator pitch for a submission? Also can you mention books or tv series which are similar in the pitch? #AskAgentRead/watchalikes can be really useful! I like to be able to see what the main conflict of the book is in an elevator pitch. #AskAgent
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JI Ackroyd @jiackroyd
Have you rejected a submission based on word count alone, or has the ‘voice’ given you reassurance that the novel could either be bulked up or edited down by the author? #AskAgentNot worried about word count per se. The question is rather, is the word count right for the story? #AskAgent
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Alex Hawley @HawleyReviews
If you start in one genre such as memoir like I'm doing, then move to crime, which is what I hope to do, would I need a new agent? #askagentProbably not, though some agents do specialise in nonfiction. It is always a good idea to be upfront with any propective agents as to what you want to do with your writing career. #AskAgent