Natalie Lakosil
Literary Agent
Looking Glass Literary & Media
Literary Agent & Founder, Looking Glass Literary & Media, making my way through adventures in agent land. IG natalie_lakosil. She/her
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Frank Reynolds @BrightPurpleSky
#askagentBLA what is a good definition for the word "query"? I want to ask but after googling it only confused me even more.A cover letter that tells me the hook of your book, enough to make me want to turn to pages, perhaps why you chose to query me, and a little about who you are. #askagentbla
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Caitlin LaRue @CaitlinLaRue
Is paranormal making a comeback in fantasy to the point where agents are looking for it again? #askagentBLASort of. The market is weird; people are looking for fresh. I think it still has to be fresh. #askagentbla
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Sandy Jasper @SJJasper
How do you feel about commas?Team Oxford, or no?
#askagentBLA #Askagent #oxfordcomma #commas #writing #editing pic.twitter.com/T2fYTSVwqh
I am highly controversially against the Oxford comma 😆 #askagentbla
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Becky Langdon @BeckyELangdon
#askagentBLA What do you think of "series potential" in a query? I'm writing a standalone book, but the concept lends itself well to a series. Not a trilogy or multi-part story, per se, but more individual "episodes." Should I bother saying "series potential," or is it overdone?I don't personally think you need to say it, but it won't hurt anything. #askagentbla
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Jen Marie Wiggins @JenMarieWiggin1
#askagentBLA Have funny parody PB for bridal showers. It's PB w/last 2 page history/tips/gift ledger. Do I query NF or PB agents? Also, have done ton research to confirm changing bride book market, should I mention this or is it rude (bc agent would know market already) TYQuery agents who rep adult humor/gift books. Sure, mention your research. #askagentbla
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Ameerah Holliday @Ms_Holliday93
Do publishing certificate/ Masters programs help in regard to getting your foot through the agenting door? Any tips for some who’s trying? Thanks!#askagentBLA
Not really. I mean, they provide mentorships sometimes, or could lead to an internship which could lead to a personalized connection, but they're really more for craft than business. #askagentbla
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Susan @SusieSlushPile
#askagentBLA Agents are looking for writers with “voice” - what does that mean to you? What about a MS makes you perk up your ears and twitch your whiskers?See how you peppered your tweet with a personalized viewpoint - you likened me to a cat - why would she liken me to a cat? Does she love them? What does that say about you? About what you think of me? That's voice. #askagentbla
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🍂🍁Alaysia Jordan🍁🍂 @Alaysia_Jordan
#askagentbla are unusual writing formats or concepts/WIPs/MS without on-the-nose comp titles frowned upon? (It's a weird question)No? I don't frown if I don't get a comp; I'll think of them if I have the vision for how to sell it. But if you can't find one exact, give comps that have pieces of your work - like, the voice of X with the eclectic style of X. #askagentbla