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· 22 Jan 2016

Anne Hendricks @Anneelizabethhe

#AskFuse Should I even pursue a lit agent if I am an indie with indie work? How does that "work" in a query letter?

.@Anneelizabethhe You plan to keep writing, yes? Absolutely you can seek an agent. Just don't plan on flipping your published work. #AskFuse

· 22 Jan 2016

Shelby @PoeVanGoghAl

@FuseLiterary Is it better to start talking to agents after I finish writing my series or after the first book? #askfuse

.@PoeVanGoghAl Don't wait until you've finished the whole series. The first book might not sell, & u don't want to waste your time. #AskFuse

· 22 Jan 2016

E.M. Shue @emshue_ak

#askfuse if it has only been 3 months is it to soon to contact an agent regarding query?

.@emshue_ak Depends upon the agent's stated response time. For many, that's perfectly reasonable. For others, no. #AskFuse

· 22 Jan 2016

ceepolk @ceeaintforthat

Say a writer queries with a novel in one genre, but has more novels in different genres. Should it be mentioned in the query? #AskFuse

.@clpolk Absolutely. You want the agent to manage your career, not just one novel. Plus, you may be querying the wrong novel. #AskFuse

· 20 Jan 2016

Nicole Lynn Hoefs @nicolelynnhoefs

If your client has multiple manuscripts when you sign them, do you always try to publish the one they queried you with first? #asknewagent

@nicolelynnhoefs For me, yes. That is what I fell in love with an dsaw the market for. #asknewagent

· 20 Jan 2016

missyfeller @missyfeller

What is a recent project you're particularly proud of representing? #asknewagent

@missyfeller Every single one. They are all so different and brilliant. #asknewagent

· 20 Jan 2016

Lochlan Sudarshan @Lochlan_S

#asknewagent do you have any sites or blogs you recommend for publishing/query/agency-related information aside from your own?

@Lochlan_S writers digest is the only coming to mind, but there are so many great ones. #asknewagent

· 20 Jan 2016

missyfeller @missyfeller

What is a recent project you're particularly proud of representing? #asknewagent

@missyfeller all of them! I think they all bring something brand new to the table. #asknewagent

· 20 Jan 2016

Adana K. Washington @adanawashington

Would you be willing to help an existing client flesh out ideas for a new book? #asknewagent

@adanawashington some agents enjoy doing this, some don't. #asknewagent

· 20 Jan 2016

Dana Louise Provo @DanaProvo

#asknewagent if you like a query, would you request a synopsis first or the ms?

@DanaProvo I ask for the first 50 pages. #asknewagent

· 20 Jan 2016

C. D'Alessandro @dalessandro512

#asknewagent If you are being mentored closely by an established author, should you mention it? Or is that an annoying name drop?

@dalessandro512 Most of the time, I find it an annoying name drop. And i have had people lie about that one before... #asknewagent

· 20 Jan 2016

Jenna Marie Hallock @HallockMarie

@NaughtyBrent @kitfrick is it a detriment if an author plans to write primarily contemporary stories throughout their career? #asknewagent

@HallockMarie @kitfrick not at all! #asknewagent

· 20 Jan 2016

Rachel Annelise Chaney @VoloCaballus

@naughtybrent @caitief If a query/MS is not good, would you tell that to the person querying or stick with a polite rejection? #asknewagent

@SmartyJones93 ALWAYS polite rejection! #asknewagent

· 20 Jan 2016

Rachel Annelise Chaney @VoloCaballus

@naughtybrent @caitief If a query/MS is not good, would you tell that to the person querying or stick with a polite rejection? #asknewagent

@SmartyJones93 @caitief polite rejection always. #asknewagent

· 20 Jan 2016

Dana Louise Provo @DanaProvo

#asknewagent if you like a query, would you request a synopsis first or the ms?

@DanaProvo the ms. I don't do synopses. #asknewagent

· 20 Jan 2016

missyfeller @missyfeller

@caitief you mention you're seeking YA SF. Anything specific in those categories catch your attention? #asknewagent

@missyfeller I would love space operas. Big sweeping stories with high stakes. Lots of death. #asknewagent

· 20 Jan 2016

C. D'Alessandro @dalessandro512

#asknewagent If you are being mentored closely by an established author, should you mention it? Or is that an annoying name drop?

@dalessandro512 if it had relevance — i.e., the agent is a fan of that writer. #asknewagent

· 20 Jan 2016

Raehana H @Raehana_92

#asknewagent Is dark psychological YA in right now?

@Raehana_92 I thought it would be. I wanted it to be. But I haven't seen much. #asknewagent

· 20 Jan 2016

Nicole Lynn Hoefs @nicolelynnhoefs

Do the majority of your clients stick with one publisher, or is it common to jump around to different ones depending on the ms? #asknewagent

@nicolelynnhoefs this depends on many factors, and the answer's too complicated for a tweet. #asknewagent

· 20 Jan 2016

Jamie Beth @Jamie_Beth_S

If adults are reading a lot of YA I would think a 1990s setting would work for crossover appeal. Your thoughts? Thanks! #asknewagent

@Jamie_Beth_S something like PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER? Sure. #asknewagent

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