Lina Langlee
Literary Agent
The North Literary Agency
Literary agent with @northlitagency . Graceless in the face of free food. Often forgets what goes on in DMs. she/her
Literary Agent
Marisa Noelle 🤗🐬🎄 @MarisaNoelle77
Hi @katenashagent & @LinaLanglee I was wondering how closely you work together - do you ever share projects of is it separate client lists? #askagentHi Marisa! We work really closely, so with submission we will always discuss with each other and pass along something that might not be for us but that we think the other might like. We have separate lists but a few projects we share #Askagent
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Anita Davison @AnitaSDavison
@katenashagent @LinaLanglee With such a wide variety of genres and sub-genre books flooding the market, aside from a well written story with engaging characters, what are you looking for in submissions for 2019? #askagentI think a cracking story with a good voice will always work! Having said that, I am LOVING the trend towards gothic/horror and would love to sign some. And there's a lot of people who haven't seen themselves represented in many genres yet so would love more diversity #askagent
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KA Whitfield @Whit_Writes
@katenashagent @LinaLanglee #AskAgent Do you have a MSWL?Wishlists are tricky because they are always changing BUT, I would definitely like to sign some ‘uplit’, a good crime procedural series and a bunch of YA. And I would love to see more diversity in all the aforementioned categories! #AskAgent
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Elizabeth Frattaroli @ELIZFRAT
@katenashagent @LinaLanglee Hi, I was wondering if either of you had any thoughts/comments on the recently reported fall of 22% in the UK YA market. Also, why does the appetite for YA in the US appear to be much stronger? Thanks #askagentHi Elizabeth 👋
I'm not overly worried about this. Last year saw a lot of BIG movie tie-ins which boosts sales. I suspect we'll see lots more of this. I think the overall market is strong though, and if the US appetite is stronger we just have something to work towards! #AskAgent
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Victoria Leybourne @AuthorialVice
Hi @katenashagent and @LinaLanglee! When agents ask for a synopsis, are you talking about an intriguing sales pitch (like back-cover copy) or more of a blow-by-blow that details everything that happens in the book? #askagentHi! Neither @katenashagent or I are overly fussed about the synopsis but they are good to have at hand. I'd expect a succinct blow-by-blow of where the story is going. You can do the intriguing sales talk briefly in you pitch email (think elevator pitch)! #AskAgent
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Pauline Morgan @paulinemorgan56
@katenashagent @LinaLanglee #askagent What are your thoughts on the older protagonist? Thank youHi Pauline, great question! My favourite protagonists are often children or people past retirement age. A Man Called Ove and Elizabeth is Missing are some of my favourite books. Would love to see more in our submission inbox. #AskAgent
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Marion Todd @MarionETodd
@LinaLanglee Thrilled to be part of #askagent - wondering why agents ask if an MS has been sent to other agents - does it put you off considering the MS or make you more keen to read it? TIA.Hi @MarionETodd. We don't actually ask this at the Kate Nash Literary Agency, though I know some do. We appreciate if people let us know if they've had other full requests though. It means we might try to get to it quicker or know it's found an agent already! #askagent
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I'll kick off this #AskAgent by introducing myself - I'm Lina, a new literary agent with the katenashlit.co.uk agency. I'm actively building a list of authors to find publishing deals for. @katenashagent and I are here until 9pm to answer any #querying questions!
