Linda Camacho

#AskGZLA

You can mention it, though in the end, it's all about the pages for us. #askGZLA

It's a lot better these days and ever evolving, a work-in-progress really. Not something that's "done," but so long as we continue to push, we can continue making striders. #AskGZLA

This is a good place to start: bookendsliterary.com/2018/10/03/que… #AskGZLA

We're always open to #ownvoices and disabled protagonists! I don't do a ton of sci fi, but am open to it (when I reopen to kid lit). #AskGZLA

Mowgli cuteness! As far as the POV switch, I say if you do it well, than it works! Hard to say without seeing it, but it doesn't hurt to play with perspective. #askGZLA

Adorable! The synopsis is separate, so be sure to include that in addition to to your query and pages. #askGZLA

When querying, be sure to indicate what makes your story unique. #askGZLA

SO CUTE! That's a toughie, since it's so subjective. I know I'm looking fresh concepts and voice, something I haven't seen done to death. Something unique. #askGZLA

Queries shouldn't include the ending of the story--that's for the synopsis, a separate document some agents request. #askGZLA

We're usually just trying to get a better sense of the creative and why they wrote that story :) #askGZLA

True! Though I will say that what I like about MG is that it doesn't quite follow trends that way YA does, so it's usually pretty open. MG fantasy is big, as is contemporary, so I expect that'll continue. #askGZLA

NA isn't really a thing domestically these days--It tends to be categorized as erotic stories featuring the 18-early 20s group. better to classify it as YA or adult, depending on age/story. #askGZLA

You can ask how many clients they rep, but in general, agents only take on as many as they can spend time on, so that doesn't really tell you much. If an agent offers, they generally know they have the time to commit. #askGZLA

Recent sales can help, though keep in mind that not all are reported in PW/PM. Reading the acknowledgements pages of books you love is a good place to get a sense of what an agent has repped, too! #askGZLA

Love that rom coms are back! I wish adult urban fantasy were a thing again. #askGZLA

I don't do a ton of PB nonfiction, but PB bios have gotten saturated, so it really needs to be standout to make it past acquisitions. #askGZLA

Publishing is very bottom-line driven, and while there are editors who take on quieter, "riskier" projects, it can take time to find them. #askGZLA

Something commercial is something that taps into broad audience appeal, like could it be described as a move/TV show, something very hook-y. #askGZLA

1) Getting my name wrong; 2) Talking about their life story and not at all about the story they're trying to pitch; 3) Trashing the genre/category in which they write #askGZLA