Curtis Russell

· 5 Feb 2016

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks

But wait @PSLiterary! I wanted to ask if David will ever join Twitter. He's missing all my jokes.

This is very important. #askPSLA

@ericsmithrocks @PSLiterary You're totally right. I'm applying the pressure. He does sometimes take a peek. #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Cera @babblebee

#askPSLA How long should authors wait before nudging an agent about a manuscript?

@babblebee Agents usually stipulate in their submission guidelines as to when to expect a response. Nudge afterwards. #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

MJ Galles @MJGalles

@CurtisPSLA Aren't some looking for genre-defying novels? Or is that a myth? I was hoping it was a strength. Fear it's a liability. #askPSLA

@MJGalles It's not a myth, we just see so many mss that try to shoehorn themselves into any possible category. #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

J. Marcus Xavier @JMarcusXavier

#askPSLA what are the key elements you should make sure to have in a query letter? And is there a strict format, or is it more flexible?

@JMarcusXavier We lay it out on our submission guidelines page. SOME flexibility. psliterary.com/submissions.ht… #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Stephanie Reidy @EscpingElegance

#askPSLA Seeing that you're CDN and I'm CDN, does that give my MS any better shot with you? i.e. Do you try to take more CND work? Thanks!

@EscpingElegance I don't look at where the person is located. It's all about the quality of the writing. #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Allison Castle @AllisonCastleYA

In general, what's the word count limit for YA fantasy/sci-fi? #askPSLA

@AllisonCastleYA See this post: theswivet.blogspot.ca/2008/03/on-wor… #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Josie Smith @_josiesmith

#askPSLA Is a platform important for a fiction author when querying?

@Seshat4211 For me, no. It's all about the writing. #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Melanie Cole @MelanieKCole

I was wondering how you'd categorize a YA where the main character is a ghost. (No romance) Paranormal? Magical Realism? #askPSLA

@MelanieKCole Paranormal. #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Travel Movie Guide @750GMT

#askPSLA Can a non-fiction manuscript ever be sold on its own merits alone, i.e. by an author with lacking credentials and no real platform?

@750GMT Yes, if it's a mind blowing concept. That said, it's tough. #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Andrew Munz @AndrewMunz

Despite westerns being popular on screen, why aren't most agents actively looking for westerns in book form? #askPSLA

@AndrewMunz Sales numbers. #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

@deebazargarpur Yes. #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

MJ Galles @MJGalles

#askPSLA If your novel has threads of several genres should you lead with that, focus on one or leave any mention of genre out in the query?

@MJGalles Your novel can't be all things to all people. Focus on one. #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

MJ Galles @MJGalles

#askPSLA When does self-publishing become a viable option? How should we sep out a tough market re the mainstream vs fighting a lost cause?

@MJGalles Depends on what your goals are, and the history (do you have an agent, are you still looking, etc.). #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Pug Mugsly @pugmugsly

If a character is 18 yo, but the story has a "coming of age" vibe, is it YA or is it automatically Adult? #askPSLA

@pugmugsly it would depend on the voice. #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Alice Poon @alicepoon1

#askPSLA Would your agency be at all interested in historical fiction set in China?

@alicepoon1 we have agents that rep historical fiction. Check out our submission guidelines. psliterary.com/submissions.ht… #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Carly Watters @carlywatters

@babblebee if there are still agents you want to work with then keep querying. #askPSLA

@carlywatters @babblebee Yes! Agree. #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

P. D. Pabst @pdpabst

If you get an R&R from an agent, should you let others w/ full know you'll be revising, or let them make their own assessment? #askPSLA

@pdpabst Personally, I like to make my own assessment first. #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Julie Christensen @JulieChristens7

If an agent doesn't specify, should I double space my first 10 pgs (or whatever they are asking for) when I paste it in my email? #askPSLA

@JulieChristens7 Yes, it's easier on the eyes. #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Carly Watters @carlywatters

@JMarcusXavier once ms is ready #askPSLA

@carlywatters @JMarcusXavier Absolutely when it's ready. #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

J. Marcus Xavier @JMarcusXavier

#askPSLA if you are a first time writer, where do you start on the agent search? Is there a master list and you go down it? Total newbie...

@JMarcusXavier Also check out this post: janefriedman.com/start-here-how… #askPSLA

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