Dan Cramer

I can only speak for myself here. I will respond to every full MS request, typically in 3-6 months. It's dependent on how much other work I get. I do have to pass on far more than I request. We're a small agency so there is only so much I can take on.

I use upper and lower when I pitch my clients' books for pb, mg, and ya. Kids reading level isn't dependent on age.

Children who are experiencing a relapse in cancer won't be the only kids reading. We read to learn, develop empathy, and understand the world outside our own experiences. Focus more on the quality of your writing.

The market was saturated with PB bio - however markets change and I'm seeing PB bios on editor MSWL. If you have a polished MS ready, query.

For me it's not about quantity of MS, but the quality of the MS.

Correct. Let your agent know this info. Could be helpful in the pitch letter.

If a full MS is requested, when you send it ask when you can follow up. If no answer is given, follow up in 3-6 months. I try to let writers know when they can expect to hear from me and, if they don't, to follow up.

I love kidlit because it is fearless and sparks the love of reading for many. I love watching a story go through a metamorphosis, getting better with each draft. I don't ask for more PB if I like one. I will usually set up a meeting to have a discussion 1st about the original MS.

Unconventional could be a lot of things. If the unconventional query has a hook, stakes, and character(s) - I'd be fine with it. What does make me roll my eyes are queries that ignore submission guidelines. Always follow submission guidelines for each agent.

I don't have a maybe pile. I may sit and think about a query/submission pages but ultimately, for me it will either be a pass or request for full MS.

I can only speak for myself. I like to be collaborative in my editing style. Bouncing ideas back and forth. I also like to help develop ideas.

Unless you're an author/illustrator or an author/illustrator team - the publisher will pick the illustrator. You can mention you have a sequel/series planned.

I like bios near the end of the query. For me, I like to see education/experience that's related, if none, that's ok. I like the "When I'm not writing, you'll find me X, Y, and Z." If you're a member of any writing organizations or critique groups. Bios help us get to know you

Yep! Follow submission guidelines at flanneryliterary.com

I would follow-up again and see if you get a response. The agent could just be behind for whatever reason. If you still get no response & choose to query another agent just be transparent that you queried the other agent but never received a response after X number of weeks.

Depends on a few things - are the MS something I represent or feel I can represent well. For example, I'm not the agent for poetry because I don't have that background and wouldn't be a service to that author. Have the MS undergone a rewrite since I last read them?

Without seeing the MS - if it's a NF about the holiday that should be ok. If not NF, there should be plot, stakes, character development, even if it's quiet.

Some agents are private about sales and some aren't. You can check their social media, website, Google their name, and if they offer representation - ask them.

I don't know the exact percentage breakdown, but my best guess is more PB than YA and MG. I'm not looking for one in particular. I'm looking for writing that gives me feels, an authentic voice, and a hook that makes me want to keep reading, weather it's a PB, MG, or YA.

My opinion is it's better to pitch them with separate queries. Also, check each agent's submission guidelines to make sure they allow multiple submissions.