Question for debut fiction authors - platform?

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bershka

Hi everyone,

I was unsure where to post my question, so I hope posted it in the right forum.

For debut fiction authors who have been signed by agents since past year, did you mention anything about platform in your query letters? Was it one of the main reasons your agent offered to represent you?
 
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Platform is mainly for non-fiction, not novels. Having a following won't hurt, of course, but it's not a necessity. And no, it had nothing to do with getting an agent.
 
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Platform is great for fiction if you're already a media personality with a national or international following (television, movies, magazines, etc.) But for any other field of employment, it really doesn't matter. :Shrug:
 

bershka

Interesting!

I have another question: did any of you already have a blog with many followers before you got an agent?
 
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