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Jennifer Mary G. @JenniferMaryG
What's the sweet spot word count for a query letter? Is 450 too much for YA? #askfuse.@JenniferMaryG I wouldn't go over 400 if you can help it, but if it's absolutely necessary, you can sometimes even do 500. #AskFuse
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Ru “Evidence-Based” Plancia @JerushaPlancia
@FuseLiterary how do you feel about comps in query letters? #askfuse.@Ru_Christensen Not always necessary, but if they're appropriate, catchy, modern, and not overplayed, they can be a big help. #AskFuse
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Claudie Wilson @cawilsonaz
#AskFuse do your agents respond to queries even if it's a pass?.@cawilsonaz Most do. If not, it'll be mentioned on their web page or in an auto response. #AskFuse
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.@Rainesford Read guides on book proposals (we have a couple: fuseliterary.com/short-fuse), agent blogs, WD magazines & classes, etc. #AskFuse
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Laura @Reason2Write
What's the best way to locate agents who rep the genre you're querying? #AskFuse.@Reason2Write Research your competition, the GLA, the GLA blog, Jeff Herman's guide, Query Tracker, Agent Query, #MSWL, etc. #AskFuse
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Gail D. Villanueva ✨🦋✨ @gaildvillanueva
If client is from a different country, do they need to get a tax attorney to coordinate w/ u on taxes & payment? Or accountant ok? #AskFuse.@gaildvillanueva Many such details are handled by the agent or publisher, but you should have whatever help you need as well. #AskFuse
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.@Rainesford Any 1 deficiency can kill a proposal, but the most common deficiency is in the marketing section. #AskFuse
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Sara Marissa Patel @SeeSaraScribe
Do agents confirm when they receive requested material? #AskFuse.@SeeSaraScribe Rarely. If so, it's usually via auto-response. We typically don't have time to write many emails saying, "Got it." #AskFuse
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Dan Bishop @iwritesf
Is 90,000 words too long for consideration for a first novel? #AskFuse.@iwritesf Depends upon genre & age. Our literary scout, @DevourerofBooks, wrote a great post about that: fuseliterary.com/word-counts/ #AskFuse
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Erin Boudreau @erin_writes
@FuseLiterary How much of a query/submission is typically read, or does it vary? #AskFuse.@erinwritesbooks We read until you give us a reason to stop. Hopefully that will be when your manuscript ends :) #AskFuse
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wingedtrish @wingedtrish
Can I query a YAL manuscript under 50,000 words? It's on the short side, but feels finished to me #AskFuse.@wingedtrish You can, but it would place the odds firmly against you. Most YA books aren't novella-length. #AskFuse
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☕Kara Cargill 🎄❄ @Coffee_Is_love
@FuseLiterary #AskFuse I have two books ready to Query, can I query both books at the same time to different agents? Or should I do one?.@Coffee_Is_love You can do whatever you want, but I suggest submitting according to a planned career path. #AskFuse
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"Bookperk" = @HarperCollins sale newsletter! PSA: Sign up for lots of cool deals and giveaway. #AskAvonBks @Bookperk bookperk.com
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Faye Delacour @FayeDelacour
We hear lots about "voice". How much do you expect to see of it in a query or even synopsis? #AskAvonBks.@FayeDelacour I mostly want info in a query - I'll take the voice in the manuscript. #AskAvonBks
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Lisa (Si)Lin(t Night) ❄️ 🇹🇼🇺🇸 @Laforesta1
#askavonbks Is it hard to balance between helping the author write the book they want and making sure the book will do well commercially?.@Laforesta1. No, that's generally a fun part of the job! Finding a way to help get the book there. #AskAvonBks
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I often put "ha!" and "ew" and "love" in manuscripts. Also, I say "THIS" a lot when I Iike something. #AskAvonBks
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TK = to come. I'm sure there's a very interesting reason why it's a K and not a C but I do not know it... #AskAvonBks