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JJ Barnes 馃 @JudieannRose
@SkylarkLit i have ideas for "in universe" stories with different characters as focus but the same lore. Would that be marketable? #askagent@JudieannRose @SkylarkLit Yes, definitely could be. Needs to be a very strong and vivid world! #askagent
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Guy Lucas @GuyLucas01
#Askagent @SkylarkLit How important is an online presence? Are there any resources you recommend writers take advantage of now? Blogs etc?It is not by any means vital but it is really helpful if you already have an online presence. And it's FUN! #AskAgent @GuyLucas01
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Chitra Soundar @csoundar
@AmberCaraveo @JanetBoyle10 inventing new ones might be more fun ?! #AskAgent@csoundar @JanetBoyle10 Certainly can be but there are times where you're going for a certain feel & brands help, sadly. #askagent
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Anne Boyle @JanetBoyle10
#AskAgent @SkylarkLit Hi both -what are the rules around product placement in children's books- naming chocolate bars for example?@JanetBoyle10 Generally best to avoid unless it's important or very natural and ubiquitous - like a certain brand of Cola! #askagent
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Sofia Fionda @sfionda12
@AmberCaraveo sorry that's my fault! I meant comparing your book to others, or saying it would appeal to fans of other authors #askagent@sfionda12 Oh, no, that's fine & a good idea! I meant when someone tells us how their book should be marketed to readers. #askagent
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DecEMMAber Festive-Prancer @FinlaysonPalmer
@JoannaMoult @AmberCaraveo Do you provide an editorial service that authors can pay for? @Viking_Ma #AskAgent@FinlaysonPalmer @JoannaMoult @Viking_Ma No, simply cos we are too busy! Providing editorial services is a full time job itself. #askagent
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That really depends on the quality of the story. A great YA novel doesn't NEED to have romance. @TheJackPreston #askagent
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@TheJackPreston Consider Robin Stevens' very wonderful Wells & Wong mysteries! :-) #askagent
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I would say that we still do see series, partic at younger end of the age range. Mind now blank of examples tho'! #AskAgent @TheJackPreston
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Carolyn Ward @Viking_Ma
#askagent @SkylarkLit would there be a scenario where you work with a writer prior to signing them? is this common?Yes, in some cases, where we love the writing, we will give editorial feedback and see how an author gets on. #AskAgent @Viking_Ma
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@sfionda12 Publishers know their stuff when it comes to marketing... 2/2 #askagent
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Sofia Fionda @sfionda12
#askagent what are the biggest no-no's in a query letter?@sfionda12 All agents differ. For me, it's telling me about all the marketing opportunities! I just want a great book! 1/2 #askagent
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Sofia Fionda @sfionda12
#askagent what advice would you give to YA writers taking a real culture and using it to influence a fantasy world?@sfionda12 Excellent idea. It always enriches - see Leigh Bardugo's books for e.g. Do it! :-) #askagent
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Laura H @sisterspooky
@AmberCaraveo @SkylarkLit @JoannaMoult how do you read submissions? Printed out? On a kindle? #askagentWe both read on a kindle or on our PCs. Paper gets too heavy! #AskAgent @sisterspooky @AmberCaraveo @SkylarkLit
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Guy Lucas @GuyLucas01
#askagent Is Sci-Fi a no go? There seem to be very few published, but @whatSFSaid's #Phoenix was amazing! Why do so few get published?@GuyLucas01 @whatSFSaid Agree entirely re. Phoenix. SF is a hard sell for some reason. Hence has to be extra great to get pubbed. #askagent
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JJ Barnes 馃 @JudieannRose
@SkylarkLit if the explanation for the double l in Lilly is revealed, would the unusual spelling turn you off too quickly? #askagent@JudieannRose @SkylarkLit No, it's a minor thing & if there's a good reason, it's fine! :-) #askagent
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Well it's a good sign. Try and stay cool and open-minded to suggestions would be my advice! #AskAgent @ALynchwriter