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Ali Fisher

@AliFisher

Editor

Tor Books

Forge Books

An good editer. On some podcasts. Mostly inactive/retweets. Opinions are mine. she/her 📸 by Zack DeZon

Ali Fisher
@AliFisher
Editor
An good editer. On some podcasts. Mostly inactive/retweets. Opinions are mine. she/her 📸 by Zack DeZon
10 MSWL
5 AskAgent
Ali Fisher @AliFisher · 3 Apr 2020
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Naomi Craig @theslyeagle

#askDVpit How bad a sign is it when you only get form rejections, even after an MS request?
Replying to @theslyeagle

Not bad! Getting a ms request is a great sign, but agents can't always take the time they want to take to offer specific feedback in their rejections. Keep submitting! #askDVpit

Ali Fisher
@AliFisher
Editor
An good editer. On some podcasts. Mostly inactive/retweets. Opinions are mine. she/her 📸 by Zack DeZon
10 MSWL
5 AskAgent
Ali Fisher @AliFisher · 3 Apr 2020
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Peter Wayne @peterwaynebooks

I queried my manuscript a few times; however, since then, I have gone through severe development edits to make the story more diverse and unique than the one I previously queried.

What would you recommend doing when it comes to querying the same agents again?

#askdvpit
Replying to @peterwaynebooks

Fantastic! Sounds like you've grown as a writer. If any of the agents said in their rejections they're interested in seeing a revision, get back to them and let them know what you've revised. If not, it's time to research new agents or get to work on something new #askDVpit

Ali Fisher
@AliFisher
Editor
An good editer. On some podcasts. Mostly inactive/retweets. Opinions are mine. she/her 📸 by Zack DeZon
10 MSWL
5 AskAgent
Ali Fisher @AliFisher · 3 Apr 2020
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Lauren Abramo @LaurenAbramo

When you've run out of agents you would be happy to be represented by, no longer believe the story is ready for primetime, or have something stronger to query. Whichever of those comes soonest. Sometimes persistence pays off. Sometimes you know it's time to move on. #askDVpit twitter.com/lala_wonderson…
Replying to @LaurenAbramo

Seconding this! And I'll add that sometimes manuscripts that you think you've given up on are exactly what your agent/editor will want to see and revise with you a few years down the road. Keep writing, write something new. #askDVpit

Ali Fisher
@AliFisher
Editor
An good editer. On some podcasts. Mostly inactive/retweets. Opinions are mine. she/her 📸 by Zack DeZon
10 MSWL
5 AskAgent
Ali Fisher @AliFisher · 3 Apr 2020
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Lorraine M.L.M🍃 @authorlorraineM

I'm a huge fan of fairy tales but I've not come across a lot of these featuring marginalised characters. Are fairy tale retellings that feature diverse characters marketable in the current climate? #askDVpit
Replying to @authorlorraineM

Yes! Definitely. #askDVpit

Ali Fisher
@AliFisher
Editor
An good editer. On some podcasts. Mostly inactive/retweets. Opinions are mine. she/her 📸 by Zack DeZon
10 MSWL
5 AskAgent
Ali Fisher @AliFisher · 3 Apr 2020
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Ashwin 🔱 @AshwinWijay

Is it a good time to query agents and are Publishing imprints actively acquiring rn? I cut ties with my old agent (mild homophobia and Hinduphobia) last August and focused on school but today’s affairs make me feel it’s best I delay my Publishing endeavours a bit. #askDVpit
Replying to @AshwinWijay

Lots of editors are eagerly looking for submissions to take their mind off *gestures at world.* Just think about whether you're up for navigating negotiations and contracts. If that sounds like a nightmare rn, holding off might make the most sense. If not, go for it! #askDVpit

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