Joanna Moult
Literary Agent
Skylark Literary
Co-founder of Skylark Literary, a specialist children's & YA literary agency & creative consultancy. Trying not to drink too much tea. (She/her)
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Gina Gough @beanie345
@JoannaMoult @AmberCaraveo #askagent How do we find info about an agency? Their submission successes etc if the info not on their website#askagent @beanie345 It's more important that you find the right connection with an agent, really. That is easier judged if you meet them.
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Kaspar de Vries @KasparDeVries
@JoannaMoult #askagent I think the issue is that I'm too off trend. But not a trend setter :-) Just wondering if might be hope for future.#askagent @KasparDeVries Trends come and go. Keep going and as long as you're enjoying writing then it is never wasted. Your time will come!
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Kerry Gooderson @kgizmothefirst
@Viking_Ma @AmberCaraveo @JoannaMoult keep going, when I got feedback I shut up shop 4a yr, too crushed. Get back on the bike, keep at it!#askagent @kgizmothefirst @Viking_Ma It is crushing. We do know that. But do keep getting back on the bike. No writing is ever wasted.
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Kaspar de Vries @KasparDeVries
@JoannaMoult So how much do trends matter and should trends change would it be worth resubmitting? #askagent#askagent @KasparDeVries Don't try & write to trend. You really need to find a way to write what you love and also what readers want to read
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Melissa Jordan @melissacreate15
@JoannaMoult @GATaylor3 outbof curiocity what makes a 'voice contemporary?' #askagent#askagent @melissacreate15 @GATaylor3 So set in the real world and around now in terms of 'era' and a voice that sounds authentic for today.
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Kaspar de Vries @KasparDeVries
#askagent - if you've been multi rejected with 'love it but don't know how to sell this' does that mean it's off trend or something else?#askagent @KasparDeVries Tricky. Worth trying to get more feedback. I'd suggest trying writing something else. No writing is every wasted.
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Elizabeth Dunn @elizabethdunn89
Can u give us an inside look at an agent's day at a book fair @AmberCaraveo @JoannaMoult ...go where? do what? speak with...? #askagent#askagent @elizabethdunn89 Lots of half hr mtgs w publishers/scouts, running to diff stands, crap lunch, more meetings, drinks & chat in eve
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Guy Lucas @GuyLucas01
@JoannaMoult @AmberCaraveo Question: If a friend wants to illustrate your book, would publishers consider or get in house? #askagent#askagent @GuyLucas01 Honestly, I think the publishers would much rather take control of this, unless your friend was knock-out brilliant...
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Carolyn Ward @Viking_Ma
@Serendipity_Viv #askagent @AmberCaraveo @JoannaMoult and illustrations? with younger MG how do you sort those out?#askagent @Viking_Ma @Serendipity_Viv If you are a talented illustrator as well as writer - great. Otherwise publishers would sort this.
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Joanna Moult @JoannaMoult
#askagent @KatePoelsAuthor That is TRICKY! I would say you should write what you love as you'll always write this best BUT... 1/2#askagent @KatePoelsAuthor ... it is v wise to think of your reader and what they are most likely to want to read. *gets comfy on fence*
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Kate Poels @KatePoelsAuthor
If a writer has several ideas, which should they go for...the one they like most or the one they expect others to like most? #askagent#askagent @KatePoelsAuthor That is TRICKY! I would say you should write what you love as you'll always write this best BUT... 1/2
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Grinch Advocate Tinselthief @GATaylor3
Do you think MG always works better in first person?#askagent
@JoannaMoult @AmberCaraveo
#askagent @GATaylor3 No, I think it can work equally well in third person.
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Helen Clark Jones @helenclarkjones
@AmberCaraveo @JoannaMoult Thanks Amber, what's the news about funny/witty with a heart? #askagent#askagent @helenclarkjones Yes, this always goes down well if the voice is strong and convincing.
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Guy Lucas @GuyLucas01
@LindsayMoakes @AmberCaraveo @whatSFSaid I'm not an agent/editor/publisher/published writer, but what annoys me as a reader is bad science.I agree. Also, when there is SO much explaining that the plot gets lost... #AskAgent @GuyLucas01 @LindsayMoakes @AmberCaraveo @whatSFSaid
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I don't think vampires will ever be ruined. They're too fascinating! They've just been a bit over-exposed lately. @TheJackPreston #AskAgent
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Guy Lucas @GuyLucas01
#Askagent @SkylarkLit How important is an online presence? Are there any resources you recommend writers take advantage of now? Blogs etc?It is not by any means vital but it is really helpful if you already have an online presence. And it's FUN! #AskAgent @GuyLucas01
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