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Sarah E. Younger @seyitsme
Okay this is an author PSA. You all really REALLY should know how to use Track Changes. It is important in publishing this day in age. 1/2From a lovely Agent pal... This is pretty relevant to our current #askavonbks chat! twitter.com/seyitsme/statu…
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Things that are not helpful to the revision process: YouTube videos of kittens, Googling cover model "inspiration," not writing #AskAvonBks
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Faye Delacour @FayeDelacour
What are the most frequent things you ask authors to change in revision requests? Any common problems? #AskAvonBksMaking sure the chars are fully developed and that there isn't so much external conflict to distract from romance @FayeDelacour #AskAvonBks
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Faye Delacour @FayeDelacour
What are the most frequent things you ask authors to change in revision requests? Any common problems? #AskAvonBks.@FayeDelacour I often ask authors to flesh out character motivations. Why they make a choice, acted a certain way, etc. #askavonbks
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Jen Graybeal @JenTheEditor
How does #AskAvonBks handle multi-genre books like this? (PS @peggylcarpenter keep me posted - sounds awesome!) twitter.com/PeggyLCarpente…Individually! It depends completely on the story. @JenTheEditor @PeggyLCarpenter #NaNoWriMo #AskAvonBks
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We <3 series! If you have a plan to turn your #WIP into a series, let us know in your pitch letter! #AskAvonBks #NaNoWriMo #querytip
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Kate 🌷 @kfockepearson
How would you suggest a writer address that they write in more than one genre? #AskFuse.@kfockepearson First and foremost, make a plan. Build one very sturdy trunk, then branch out in a calculated manner. #AskFuse
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Most importantly: 4) Is the ending satisfying? #AskAvonBks #NaNoWriMo
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2) Is every scene moving the story forward? 3) What tropes are you exploring? Have you been successful?#AskAvonBks #NaNoWriMo
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Things to think about while revising: 1) What are the themes that carry through the book? #AskAvonBks #NaNoWriMo
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Maggie Adams @MaggieAdams10
Is there a time of year you get bombarded with queries? A slow time? Thanks! #AskFuse.@MaggieAdams10 Not so much. Avoid major holidays & stated closures: ow.ly/UTxNT #AskFuse
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Chelsey Emmelhainz @CKEmmelhainz
#writingtips: You do NOT need to have your mss copyedited before sending it in to @avonbooks . Polished, but imperfect is fine! #AskAvonBksTHIS! No need to pay someone to edit your book before submitting it to us. :) #askavonbks #NaNoWriMo twitter.com/CKEmmelhainz/s…
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SteveHughWestenra @SteveWestenra
@FuseLiterary #AskFuse Okay to re-query an agent with an MS that's undergone extensive edits (cut in half, name change, rewrites). Thx! (:.@SteveWestenra Depends upon the reason 4 rejection, if any. Usually not, though, so best to get it right the first time. #AskFuse
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@JenTheEditor Good question. It really depends on the person. I'd give yourself at least a weekend... #AskAvonBks #NaNoWriMo
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Don't feel bad if you can't finish the entire book in 1 month. If you put any words on the page, you made progress! #NaNoWriMo #askavonbks
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3b) Did I mention reread? Writing a book in a month is a whirlwind, you'll definitely need at least a proofread #AskAvonBks #NaNoWriMo
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3) Once it's settled down a bit in your mind, go back and REREAD, REVISE, and (re)EDIT! #AskAvonBks