Lina Langlee

I personally think dual narrative family dramas are a bit of an evergreen so I wouldn't worry about it! If it also features secrets -oh, and if it happens to be set somewhere remote and grand, I am basically sold.
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Several reasons: it could be that they represent something too similar, that they just don't think they'd be able to sell it, that their lists are very full, or that it's in an area they don't really work.
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Do some research. The Writers & Artists yearbook and websites like Jericho Writers are great resources.
Non-fiction doesn't always have to be finished but you would need a clear outline and sample chapters.
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The decision would be based purely on what is in front of me but, if interested, I would check out previous books - both because it would be relevant if pitching and because I'm nosey! 🕵️‍♀️
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If you are writing fiction I'd say you should definitely have the whole book written and edited. Few things are more disappointing than requesting something based on a brilliant sample and then have to wait 6 months to read the rest. You lose momentum.
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I'd agree with Jo and want all three. If I ABSOLUTELY had to pick (cruel) voice would be the most important to me. Plot and setting is easier to edit.
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Wouldn't need a full pitch but a sentence or two, or just something that shows you have the writing bug is great to include.
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Absolutely! It would make me feel terrible if I thought an author's writing career was on a literal pause until I found the time to read their manuscript. And I think it would make for a very long process for most writers. Better to let agents fight over you!
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I absolutely agree with this. Agents will always have slightly too much to read so it is good to know if anything needs to be read particularly urgently.
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I think there's a lot of contributing factors to this... The main one is probably the 'synergy' (sorry) of publishers coming together in branding and marketing etc. A book with buzz is seen as less of a risk.
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Oh, good question. I think editors are being cautious and that US buy-ins take up quite a lot of the market. Having said that, there is a lot of good will for homegrown talent, editors keen to champion great writing, and enthusiastic readers too!
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I think about this image regularly. I see a lot of looong sentences in manuscripts. Many are grammatically correct, but not enough attention is paid to the actual reading experience. It means you miss out on this rhythm and music.
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We confirm once we've had a chance to have a look, but can't provide individual feedback on all submissions #AskAgent

We read it all inhouse! I'd go straight for the sample #Askagent

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Anything goes for me! #Askagent

I personally read your main email and go straight for the sample. A synopsis is a good writing exercise so there's likely a correlation between a bad synopsis & a bad submission, but I'd let the sample do the talking. #AskAgent

Dear Lina and Kate is nice, but as long as you don't go 'Dear Sirs' I have no objections. #AskAgent

Hi Nick. Reading is subjective so it is great to have lots of agents out there with varying reading tastes. Your agent should be your champion so loving your story is no 1. We work closely with our authors, share sub info, have a great track record and we're jolly nice #AskAgent

Hmm that's tricky without having seen any material. I'd say that it helps if you know where your book would sit in a bookshop. Generally, if there are readers that would be interested there is a way. I've certainly read literary fantasy #AskAgent