Linda Camacho

Yep! So agree with @beth_phelan -- You don't have to say yes to an agent! If it's not the best fit, don't shortchange yourself, even if the agent is a big name. They may be the right fit for someone else, but it doesn't mean they're the right agent for you. #AskGZLA

Those tags can be helpful in providing info, so it can be a big help as you navigate the process of querying and such. If you start to feel overwhelmed and stressed from overload, though, stepping back can be a big help, too. #AskGZLA

It's really case-by-case, depending on the kind of story you're writing and the team around you who helps makes your book the best that it can be. There's no set number, really. #AskGZLA

...then that's okay. I do get a little nervous when I see anything about 150,000 (and for me personally, I do prefer the lower side of that 100,000s, like 120/130,000. Again, it's subjective! #AskGZLA

A story should be as long as it needs to be, but having said that, adult fantasy can be on the longer side of things. There are always exceptions, but try not to exceed 140/150,000 words. Again, though, if your story needs more room to breathe...(1/) #AskGZLA

*already written #AskGZLA

Nope! So long as it can generally stand on its own (in the event a publisher makes it a one-off), I'm game! So long as you don't scare me off with your planned and already 30-book series, I'm okay with series! #AskGZLA

For the writers-only who come with scripts, it's a little harder to sell those unless you have a platform in comics or the hook is unforgettable, but again, given the rise in graphic novel demand, it's opening up a bit more. (2/2) #AskGZLA

If you write and don't illustrate, don't pair up with someone just to pair up because it might not necessarily be the best match (and houses prefer to pair up). I generally prefer author-illustrators, but with the right story, never say never! (1/) #AskGZLA

Sure! Some writers have had a couple before they get to me. And when they're contracted, there's bigger discussion with the publisher and others might be brought on after, depending. #AskGZLA

Money is a big issue, especially when it comes to agenting, so it's a matter of how to get people paid more. And agencies don't have a standard, which makes it tougher. It's a competitive industry, so how to incentivize agencies to pay more for that talent? #AskGZLA

You can best communicate your vision with a PB dummy. The dummy can mostly have sketched out ideas, but then add a couple of fully rendered images to give a more solid idea. #AskGZLA

Hm, maybe 2 a week, if that? Not a whole lot, but sometimes I do get more than that. Now as for the rest of that inbox, I tend to get about 20 submissions a day, depending. #AskGZLA

I don't hate prologues. I do find many of them unnecessary, though. Yours might need that prologue, but when deciding, ask yourself if without it, the story is affected? #AskGZLA

I recommend querying your strongest piece! You can then mention at the end that you also write the other category, so if the time comes for "the call," you can discuss your career goals. It's always a good idea, though, to see how you might want to launch yourself. #AskGZLA