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Dylann Crush @DylannCrush
#AskDLG How important is it to have series potential in contemporary romance these days?@DylannCrush I think that series/spin-off's are definitely hot for CR. I am asked by editors for series. Standalone works as well.#AskDLG
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Suja Sukumar @SujaSukumar
@DonaghyLiterary @SolaraGordon @sue_mill @NobleValerie I have subbed a YA thriller. What's the response time for a query, either yes or no?@SujaSukumar Always a yes or no. Right now we are 2-3 months due to sheer volume #AskDLG. We close Nov. 30th until Jan 4 for catch- up
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Dylann Crush @DylannCrush
Hi #AskDLG! Just wondering how often you offer a R&R to potential clients, if ever?@DylannCrush Not often, but when I do I am clear that this does not always lead to offer in this way writer can make informed choice #AskDLG
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Carol Anne Shaw @CarolAnneShaw
Do you feel is it important for your clients to have a solid online presence? #AskDLG@DustySpider I sign writers based on falling in love with story/voice, a great online presence is a bonus if author is signed! #AskDLG
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Elissa Dickey @ElissaDickey
#AskDLG What would you like to see in your inbox right now in adult fiction? Thanks!@ElissaDickey For me romance contemporary/ suspense and thriller's #AskDLG
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Emily H. Jeffries @emilyhjeffries
Other than high traffic, what catches an agent's eye about an author website? #AskDLG@emilyhjeffries I like to see a site dedicated to writing/books & not mixed with personal fam stuff. Building online brand #AskDLG
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Kidlit Tidbits @KidlitTidbits
In your first pass through the slush, what's your most efficient weeding technique? What should querying writers definitely avoid? #AskDLG@NewJerseyWriter Also spending time telling agent about how much money they will make agent if signed instead of actual query. #AskDLG
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Carol Anne Shaw @CarolAnneShaw
I know there are costs to consider when including illos in a novel, but I've heard text w/ imagery is gaining in popularity. True? #AskDLG@DustySpider Yes in the right cases ie. Diary of a Wimpy Kid #AskDLG Ultimately it will be publisher's call if this is fitting.
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@SolaraGordon yes on Urban Fantasy. #AskDLG @DonaghyLiterary @sue_mill
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@SolaraGordon right now I'd love to see some YA Sci Fi. #AskDLG
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Lydia Lukidis @LydiaLukidis
@NobleValerie Great! I was told agents prefer if a writer had several on the go, so I wasn't sure. #AskDLG@LydiaLukidis Of course everyone is different but when an author queries me, I don't wonder how many other manuscripts they have. #AskDLG
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Lydia Lukidis @LydiaLukidis
How many polished unpublished manuscripts should we have before querying an agent? #AskDLG@LydiaLukidis Query an agent whenever you have a manuscript you feel is ready. Shouldn't matter how many more you have. #AskDLG
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A Career as an Author: The Reality via @Mary_C_Moore via Relentless Writer #askagent ow.ly/TNX4x
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Guy Lucas @GuyLucas01
@LindsayMoakes @AmberCaraveo @whatSFSaid I'm not an agent/editor/publisher/published writer, but what annoys me as a reader is bad science.I agree. Also, when there is SO much explaining that the plot gets lost... #AskAgent @GuyLucas01 @LindsayMoakes @AmberCaraveo @whatSFSaid
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Lindsay Galvin @LindsayGalvin
@AmberCaraveo @whatSFSaid @GuyLucas01 hope you don't mind me jumping in! What are the common problems in 'bad sci-fi' ? #askagent@LindsayMoakes @whatSFSaid @GuyLucas01 Too complex. Too much science and world-building and not enough actual plot/story. #askagent
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SF Said @whatSFSaid
@AmberCaraveo @GuyLucas01 I think that's right - whatever kind of story you're writing, the story is the most important thing. #askagent@whatSFSaid @GuyLucas01 I also think it's quite hard to write good sci-fi. We see a lot of bad sci-fi! #askagent
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SF Said @whatSFSaid
@GuyLucas01 @AmberCaraveo #askagent I see the appetite you describe in your kids on every school visit I do - girls & boys alike LOVE space!@whatSFSaid @GuyLucas01 I think it just needs to be a GREAT story set in space without getting too bogged down in the science. #askagent
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I don't think vampires will ever be ruined. They're too fascinating! They've just been a bit over-exposed lately. @TheJackPreston #AskAgent