Ask the Agent: - literaticat. tumblr. com Can I ask an agent about why they switched agencies during our call? Sure thing I'd imagine that they will freely offer that information (I mean, if you are just looking for gossip, you probs won't
Ask the Agent: Hi Jennifer! Quick question: Can an author query agents with a previously self-published book, specifically picture books? How should self-published and or indie authors approach agents with their
Ask the Agent: Im outlining a YA fantasy romance and I’m not sure about appropriate character ages If my protagonist is 17, would it be frowned upon if a love interest be 19? No
Ask the Agent: - literaticat. tumblr. com Is it still harder to sell YA with a queer romantic subplot than a straight romance? What about YA with an asexual MC (and no romance)? Plenty of editors are looking for queer stuff and material
Ask the Agent: To say in your query that your book "is a standalone with series potential," do you need to wrap up all the loose plot threads that would be addressed in sequels? Thank you! I think you can leave like
Ask the Agent: - literaticat. tumblr. com laurennicolletaylor said: If you have a contract offer on your book should you mention this in your query? And how exactly do you go about doing that? Answer: Of course Something subtle like QUERY:
Ask the Agent: - literaticat. tumblr. com Hi Jennifer, Can i query a agent before the manuscript is finished? No Unless:A) you are writing nonfiction, in which case a detailed proposal and sample might work B) you are already a popular
Ask the Agent: Anonymous said: When pasting sample pages in with your query, should the pages be copied from an already double-spaced word doc? If so, I queried you and did not double space *face palm* Answer: eh,
Ask the Agent: - literaticat. tumblr. com Hi Jennifer! Do you know of any agencies that employ interns (paid or unpaid)? Or how I could go about finding ones that do?
Ask the Agent: if you sold a debut from an author who had a second book that you liked which was a different tone or more blockbuster mainstream, would you be more inclined to sell