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#AskKTLit That's it for word count questions! Here are some great references.
cherylklein.com/the-magic-word…
literaticat.blogspot.com/2011/05/wordco…
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@rahrahread We don't rep Picture Books, but here's a post from @literaticat that will help. literaticat.blogspot.com/2011/05/wordco… #AskKTLit
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Saffron A Kent @SaffronAKent
Will a student/teacher romance set in college be considered NA+ will that make it hard to sell? #AskKTLitForbidden love isn't a deal-breaker - read THE SIREN by @tiffanyreisz as an example. NA is a sub-genre of romance so bring it on! #AskKTLit
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Also, this is a great read: nytimes.com/2016/09/25/opi… #AskKTLit
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Kate Testerman AKA Daphne Unfeasible @DaphneUn
From the blog: "How can I weave in the diverse characters in my query without that becoming the main focus?" #AskKTLitYou do it by creating fully-realized, well-rounded characters, and telling me enough about them to entice me to read more. #AskKTLit
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Kirtida Gautam @KirtidaGautam
Can I re-query an agent who has rejected manuscript? After major rewrites with freelance editors. If yes, should mention in QL?#AskKTLit
If an agent asks specifically for an revision, you can always send it, otherwise, try them with your next, new project. #AskKTLit
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Kristi Adams @KAdamsBooks
What trends are you seeing in your inboxes, & what do you wish you saw more of? #AskKTLitI want more thrillers and unreliable narrators! I think YA is maturing and can handle some dark characters! #AskKTLit
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B. Crain @BCrainbooks
#AskKTLit Should my query ltr focus only on my manuscript or should I also represent who I am as a writer (marketing, background, etc)? ThxIf it's relevant to the publishing world, include it. If not, I like to find out during "the call". #AskKTLit
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Nia ☃️❄️☃️❄️ Davenport @Nia_Davenport
Can a story begin from POV that is not the MC's if MC is in the scene and it sets up the plot? #askktlitI would try to avoid it if possible, at least in the query. Like a prologue, it can detract from an agent getting to know the MC. #AskKTLit
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Question on trends from @KAdamsBooks = I see more fantasy YA now than ever (woo HOOO!) and not enough romance. #AskKTLit
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@KirtidaGautam Here's a really great resource! #AskKTLit literaticat.blogspot.com/2011/05/wordco…
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Genre = where would your book be shelved in bookstore? Shelved in SF/F then = speculative fiction. Shelved in romance = romance. #AskKTLit
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But, my typical answer is: 90k-100k is usually great for YA Fantasy. #AskKTLit
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.@literaticat has a SUPER helpful post about word count for Kid Lit. I still reffer to it. literaticat.blogspot.com/2011/05/wordco… #AskKTLit
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Question #1= "How/if to include a story’s inspiration in a query." Personally = I don't need it at all. Just focus on the pitch. #AskKTLit
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We're starting with some questions already posted on the blog: ktliterary.com/2016/09/askktl… #AskKTLit