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Emma Prunty @emprunty
@katenashagent @keithapearson re non-fiction/memoir, what do you consider a sample? The first x,000 words or a couple of different chapters? ThanksHi Emma, we'd like to see a few chapters, as well as a chapter synopsis. We've updated our submissions guidelines to break that down. katenashlit.co.uk/submissions/
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Keith A Pearson @keithapearson
#askagentQ: How far in advance of a manuscript being completed can an author seek representation?
For context, I'm planning to complete my twelfth novel by May but I was hoping to pitch it before then.
Thanks.
If your previous novels have been published then a sample would do - we can take your track record from there. But generally, we'd expect any work of fiction to be finished. Nonfiction works differently, and we've updated our submissions guideline to reflect this. #AskAgent
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David Simpson @simpson_M_88
#askagent My unfinished manuscript ‘Navdeep’ was an unsuccessful entry to your mentorship programme last year. I wondered if you may have remembered it and have any feedback, but mainly, if as an agent you would always prefer a complete manuscript? Many thanks 👍We'd always prefer a completed novel manuscript.
I am afraid we had over 300 submissions to our mentorship programme and so were unable to give individual feedback. #AskAgent
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Justin Murray @Justmurray
Hey guys, this is wonderful thank you! I have an interview 1-2 pm but let me ask this now in case it gets through -what do you look for from good historical fiction coming across your desk? #askagent twitter.com/knlitagency/st…I would love to see more historicals! It is important to me that the setting doesn't get in the way of the story - it has to feel authentic, yes, but I don't want to have to chomp through infodumps. #AskAgent
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Keith A Pearson @keithapearson
#askagentQ: How far in advance of a manuscript being completed can an author seek representation?
For context, I'm planning to complete my twelfth novel by May but I was hoping to pitch it before then.
Thanks.
For fiction we ask for the whole novel to be completed before submitting but as an established author we'd be happy for you to approach us with a sample and synopsis. For non-fiction we can consider a sample. #AskAgent
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Alexandra Otto @alexottowrites
@RobbieGuillory @katenashagent @JustinNashLit @NickChapLit #askagent Hello! Do you accept submissions from the US, or do you prefer to focus on authors from the UK? (I know you will not be answering until 1 pm your time - thank you!)We do accept submissions from the US, yes, though as we are based in the UK, we're looking for stories that would resonate with UK publishers first and foremost, so that is worth bearing in mind. #AskAgent
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V.P Colombo ✍🏼🍫🇫🇷🇦🇺 @VP_Colombo
@UweStenderPhD Do you represent international writers?Yes, quite a lot, actually.
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Shanice | Wakanda Forever @twixsftbl
@UweStenderPhD Ok. Annndddddd if I have a book but I don’t know that I want the title to be... that, how do I query it and can it change at anytime? Would publishing companies try to change it/ offer a suggestion?Titles are not that important to me unless they are truly imbecilic or pretentious. Most likely they will get changed along the way.
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Shanice | Wakanda Forever @twixsftbl
@UweStenderPhD Do agents negotiate on your terms? I’ve heard authors pay to go on the press tours (hotel, transport, etc) is that for every author or is that in contract terms?It is negotiated at the contract stage. Your agent will do their best, hopefully.
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Shanice | Wakanda Forever @twixsftbl
@UweStenderPhD I heard they changed the pay structure from the typical two payment advance and royalties to a three payment advance structure. I don’t understand it. But I’ve seen critique and it doesn’t seem good. Why’d they do it? Is it good for us?Oh, ok. It's utter BS to pay a part of an advance a year post publication. BUT, I can't change what I can't change. A pandemic justifies a lot of things, but not everything.
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Ryan Young @ryanyoungwriter
@UweStenderPhD Can you share any "must-have" elements that a query includes, or does it always come down to the quality of a sample and your MSWL?I can't speak for others. For me it's simply what I find intriguing.
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Jenna (J.M.) Jinks will #WriteEveryDamnDay @AuthorJMJinks
@UweStenderPhD Happy new year, Uwe. Do you personally offer representation on books you know will fit into the market or ones that you love despite sellability but are willing to champion?I only rep books I LOVE. I am too old to waste my time on market condition drivel.
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Shanice | Wakanda Forever @twixsftbl
@UweStenderPhD Let’s say you sign someone. And the book they’re working on is 1 of a series and it gets sold. After that publication of your author wants to work on another stand alone book between book 1 &2, is that something publishing does? Or do you have to finish the series first?It depends on the option language your agent can get you.
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🧜♂️J. Dean Thurman @justindthurman
@UweStenderPhD When a query blows off your socks, is it mostly the specific project? Or is it a combo of project and author profile/potential?In fiction it's the project. In nonfiction the platform.