Susan Graham

Just realized I did this one wrong too (typing too fast, I'm sorry!) #askdvpit

Group & stakes are fine!
Maybe it's warring factions, or a starfleet team, or a cheerleading squad. Whatever it is. #askdvpit

Or if you have ONE character to focus on, that's fine, too. You could do 1st character & then say "2 povs" or whatever it is, so we know this isn't IT.

This depends on the query, but I usually read the whole thing regardless. Lots of times the first two pages aren't really where the crux is, so reading to the end gives me an idea if I want to read more & get further in, esp if it just needs an edit. #askdvpit

I don't think this is something we can know until they happen (pandemic + election +++), but I DO know that I and lots of other agents I know ARE selling books right now. Keep in mind, publishing acquires for 2-3 years out sometimes. #askdvpit - If no books are acquired, then-

I know so many agents with international clients! We have a few! Don't worry about it & just send in your work :) #askdvpit

I like to know what the whole book is about! Tell me everything! #askdvpit I also just sold a YA fantasy w like 6 POVs & some editors were like "oh no not for me" & some loved so everybody's miles vary. I LOVE multiple mains & multiple POVs personally.

Anything is acceptable in a picture book as long as it works! #askdvpit

I did this incorrectly! #askdvpit (sorry)

No? If it sounds good, it sounds good. When you talk to your prospective agent, they may ask why you did or how it happened lol, but they'll also ask about other projects in your back pocket bc they'll know you have other stories in you :) #askdvpit

depends! But you might focus on vibe or character as opposed to world building - what most gets to the heart or crux of the narrative? #askdvpit

I don't think so in particular. There are times that are supposedly busier, but we get queries year round. A query will get read when it gets read, regardless of when you send. #askdvpit

Yes! I like to establish character so that I care about them. If someone's just "running" from "something," I often think, "okay, so why do I care?" #askdvpit

#askdvpit - Most agencies have agency agreements, which outline commission rates & other basic terms, but I know some do not. Some agencies have per book agreements, & some sign for career, etc. Just depends on the situation.

Some people do like, dropbox links or downloadable pitch packets from a website, if you mean that, but in that case I'd advise reading an agency's submission guidelines #askdvpit - for ex we just ask for a pdf of the pitch, & you can link to your portfolio.