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🟣S.L. Polishook🟣 @Stpolishook
@annmrose If an agent sent a rejection with personalization that specifically asked you to send a diff project if you had one…is that worth mentioning even if its over a year later? Ie would the agent even remember. Or would it seem like you were making this up 😅 #askagentYou should absolutely send it and mention it. I don’t know about other agents but I keep records.
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Lately the #AskAgent tumblr has been popping off with the weirdest and most random research questions, like I am google — today I got asked about military hats!?? lmao
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I'm at lucky 7 in the chart of historical fiction agents compiled by @thehistoryquill 🍾
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I ❤️ #histfic and in fact so do ALL our agents here at @KNLitAgency so do approach us if you are looking for a literary agent
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Serene @serenemaria
Beyond that, there's a genuine commitment to values and the greater good. I trust that every single one of my colleagues is representing something because they believe in the book and the writer. The agency in general is very mission-driven and I love itThere's more and I could really go on and on. I feel so fortunate and grateful to be part of a place like APL. I know there are lots of great agencies out there, but ours really does feel special #AskAPL
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Mike McHone @mike_mchone
#askAPL What are some of the things you feel sets APL apart from other literary agencies?#askAPL We are a mission-driven agency with a focus on representing and supporting authors whose voices are traditionally underrepresented in the publishing industry. We also have a strong international focus; we're multilingual and come from all over.
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Pande Literary @agent_ayesha
#AskAPL Find a job at an agency, or in another part of the publishing industry, such as a publisher or a scouting firm. Networks are crucial, so join organizations where you can meet editors and authors. twitter.com/bellaanddabeas…I'll also add that you should read often and widely - get to know what books are out there, discover your own tastes, challenge yourself with new genres. Pay attention to who is publishing all these books too. It'll help you determine what type of agent you want to be #AskAPL
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Bella Roberts @bellaanddabeast
@agent_ayesha #askapl what advice would you give to someone who wants to become an agent?#AskAPL Find a job at an agency, or in another part of the publishing industry, such as a publisher or a scouting firm. Networks are crucial, so join organizations where you can meet editors and authors.
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El Park is revising, revising, revising @EMParkAuthor
#AskAPL What role does having a twitter or other social media following play in your decision to take on a writer?Generally speaking, for fiction, social media doesn't really factor much in my decision, if at all. Obviously a big platform helps no matter what but it's not necessary. For nonfiction, platform is much more important and social media can play a big role in that #AskAPL
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Abigail Snyder @abigailrsnyder
#AskAPL what are some of the most common reasons you decide not to sign a book?#AskAPL If, after talking with the author, our visions don't align for the project or if I don't have sufficient experience in a particular genre to be the best agent for that book.
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carolyn wang is on social media hiatus @commabund
#AskAPL What is the longest you & a client have worked (either together or just the client) on a project? The shortest?#askAPL I've worked with clients for several years and many many drafts before submitting a project. And I've sold something within a few days after taking on a client.
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theGemmaKye @kye_gemma
@agent_ayesha @firerooster @serenemaria #AskAPL -- hey @agent_ayesha, thanks for doing this! Do you have any advice for a new author who isn't sure how to market herself / potential projects?#askAPL Find communities of writers to support you; find mentors; publish pieces that reflect your passions and the themes you focus on in your writing; consider what makes your work distinct.
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Carol L Park @CarolLPark2
#AskAPL Imagine receiving a stellar debut novel which has more than 100,000 words. If other conditions were right (ie author willing to make changes and do promo work), would you consider it?I'd consider it if I really loved the novel and had an idea of what it needed to be a more manageable length, and if the author is willing to put in the work! It also depends on the genre and what type of book it is #AskAPL
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Abigail Snyder @abigailrsnyder
#AskAPL what are some of the most common reasons you decide not to sign a book?For me, I have to a) love it, b) have a good idea of how I want to pitch it/position it, and c) have enough time at the moment to put in the work. Without these things, I don't think I'd be the best agent for the book #AskAPL
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Carol L Park @CarolLPark2
#AskAPL I get it that "own voices" is important, but would you consider a novel writer in 4 points of view where one of them is my own voice?#AskAPL Absolutely. I've represented many novels that are told in multiple points of view.
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Carol L Park @CarolLPark2
#AskAPL Imagine receiving a stellar debut novel which has more than 100,000 words. If other conditions were right (ie author willing to make changes and do promo work), would you consider it?#askAPL Thanks for your question, Carol! If the novel is stellar, then I would consider it, though it would depend on what the total length is. 120k is better than 200k!
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Can a Book be Two Genres? #AskAgent #PubTip youtu.be/6nABAN40Eqg via @YouTube
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Laura Zats @LZats
It's 2021; it's time to stop comping to Harry PotterI see some folks in the replies asking why and I’m bored on this afternoon walk so I’ll answer! #askagent
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Cathy Hayward @CathyHayward7
@KimberlyBrower Thank you for opening yourself up to questions. Will agents take on authors who already have a publishing deal? I work directly with my publisher. Thanks in advance #AskAgentYes they will. But I would query them with a new project that has not been sold yet.
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Mike McIlvain @mikemcilvain
@KimberlyBrower Kimberly: I've read that Tuesday through Thursday is the best time to send query letters. Is that true, and what's wrong with the rest of the week? Also, do you know of any hungry agencies or agents for fiction?I think this is a myth. Agents read their queries when they can make time for it and every agent's schedule is different.
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S.D. (Sean) Campbell - Author 🇨🇦✍️🐺🥧💉 @whytwolf
@KimberlyBrower How firm are genre word counts for you? If a story is good enough that it needs extra length is that okay? Or does it mean the story isn’t tight enough?As long as between 70-110k I'm okay on word counts being flexible