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.@BrianCBaer Strong writing provides some flexibility, but keep in mind u have to satisfy a target audience & their expectations. #AskFuse

.@jordanmarigreen It's a tad long, but not dangerously so. You're fine. #AskFuse

.@rebekahjolson Yes. A lot of novels are based on real events. #AskFuse

.@Mmvattula That may vary from agent to agent, but in general, yes, provide the clearest image of what your book will be. #AskFuse

.@kristyleigh3211 It's OK to write in multiple genres as long as you're willing & able to establish one before you jump to another. #AskFuse

.@HSDeurloo Usually no. Be sure your ms is ready before you submit! #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

.@ixtumea Rarely, if ever. The same can be said of almost every agent. #AskFuse

.@Ru_Christensen Not always necessary, but if they're appropriate, catchy, modern, and not overplayed, they can be a big help. #AskFuse

.@ixtumea Of course. It's against your best interest to hide anything from your prospective business manager. #AskFuse

.@cawilsonaz Most do. If not, it'll be mentioned on their web page or in an auto response. #AskFuse

.@Rainesford Read guides on book proposals (we have a couple: fuseliterary.com/short-fuse), agent blogs, WD magazines & classes, etc. #AskFuse

.@Reason2Write Research your competition, the GLA, the GLA blog, Jeff Herman's guide, Query Tracker, Agent Query, #MSWL, etc. #AskFuse

.@ixtumea We handle all types of YA, but we're always on the lookout for unique, new voices that don't let us stop reading. #AskFuse

.@gaildvillanueva Many such details are handled by the agent or publisher, but you should have whatever help you need as well. #AskFuse

.@Rainesford Any 1 deficiency can kill a proposal, but the most common deficiency is in the marketing section. #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

.@iwritesf Depends upon genre & age. Our literary scout, @DevourerofBooks, wrote a great post about that: fuseliterary.com/word-counts/ #AskFuse

.@erinwritesbooks We read until you give us a reason to stop. Hopefully that will be when your manuscript ends :) #AskFuse

.@wingedtrish You can, but it would place the odds firmly against you. Most YA books aren't novella-length. #AskFuse