Kaitlyn Johnson
Literary Agent
Belcastro Agency
Agent @belcastr . insta: kjbelcastro. Freelance Editor. Serial comma for life. She/her. Query at QueryManager.com/1147
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Kaitlyn Johnson @kaitylynne13
@Elisabethewrite Depends which story you are currently querying or which is ready to be pitched. If that's your current finished project, not having an agent shouldn't hold you back from pitching it. (hope that answers question?) #askagentAlso, never wait for "proving your worth". Writers with zero pub creds are no lesser than those with them #askagent
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Detethered Writer @Elisabethewrite
@kaitylynne13 Pitching isn't the right word. What I meant by that is, would it be better to focus on something else and bring up the kind of project once you've proven your worth as a writer? #AskAgentDepends which story you are currently querying or which is ready to be pitched. If that's your current finished project, not having an agent shouldn't hold you back from pitching it. (hope that answers question?) #askagent
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Lauren is writing ๐ป๐๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ช @EmpressAwesome
@kaitylynne13 Yay! Well then, what do you think of NA? It's not dead is it? (Please tell me it's not dead!!!) #askagentI want NA to be a true category SO BADLY. That being said, editors aren't super keen all the time, and bookstores don't quite know how to shelve it currently. Depends on the story and if it truly is NA ๐ #askagent
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Kaitlyn Johnson @kaitylynne13
@RebeccaMinelga If the editor says something like "send to me once you get an agent" you'll have to wait till you get one. DEFF let them know in the query with something like "NAME at PUB HOUSE requested this ms after I find representation" #askagencyThere's not really a time limit. They'd hope to get it soon, but it rarely happens. Finding rep takes time. Don't panic! You don't know the editor would've 100% taken it on, so best not to over stress about it. #askagent
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Kat Turner @Kat_A_Turner
@kaitylynne13 If an agent from a no from one=no from all agency requests materials from a pitch then rejects the project, does the rejection preclude submitting to another at the agency? Or does it fall under the requested materials exception to the rule that some agencies have? #askagentIf it was a specific request, you should be okay (if it was from a contest or conference or something) #askagent
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Valentina Marie๐๐๐โจ๐ @thecliffhanger_
@kaitylynne13 This is more on the agenting side of things. Do you have any advice for someone trying to find a remote literary agent internship? Iโve noticed that theyโre very hard to find.Publishing is still struggling with "remote" positions. It is hard. I would scan Twitter for any pub jobs or keep an eye on bookjobs.com or indeed.com and stuff like that. It's really about keeping your ear to the ground #askagent
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Rashawnda Dunbar @RashawndaDunbar
@kaitylynne13 I understand the importance of โplatformโ for non-fiction writers. To secure representation, how sizable must the platform be? Is there a minimum number of email subscribers, social media followers, etc.? #askagentNonfiction isn't my forte, so I'm not the best to ask. However, you should have some sort of knowledge or standing in the topic you're writing about. Or have done a ton of research on it. I can't give a general # for social media unfortunately #askagent
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Detethered Writer @Elisabethewrite
@kaitylynne13 Multifaceted question, so I'll break it down like Jennifer did.1) How should someone pitch a book with multiple (3-4) first-person POVs?
2) Would it be better to be established with an agent before pitching the book? #AskAgent
Oof, Multi first-person POVs is hard to write so kudos. I would state that in the query. That the manuscript is told in first person, from multiple narrators. #askagent
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Caitlin LaRue @CaitlinLaRue
@kaitylynne13 Awesome! Thank you! And thatโs amazing to hear because I think most of us are afraid to scare agents with all our projects pic.twitter.com/yW6g3KxouOI ALWAYS want to hear the ideas in the works! I don't want a one trick pony. I want to be there for the writer's career, helping them grow and succeed. If I can't connect with other works, I'm not the right agent for them #askagent
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Paul Janus @paul_janus
@kaitylynne13 What would you tell an author who is very confident in supporting materials (query letter, synopsis, pitch, etc.) and has drafted the manuscript for years, but gets no requests from Pitch Wars style contests and querying? Time to write a new book? Not right for market?If you've been querying the same project for more than a year, it's time to write something new. It may not be right for the market yet, it may just not be what editors are looking to acquire at the moment, or it may have edits needed you don't see #askagent
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brittany @brittanydixon_2
@kaitylynne13 Should you mention if your book is part of a series in your query? I see a few conflicting points on if you should include it or leave it out. Thanks in advance! ๐If it can stand alone (meaning, it doesn't HAVE to have a sequel to complete the plot), say that. If it's intended for a series, you should tell us that. #askagent I see a lot of "standalone with series potential"
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Emily is a #WIP @balecirithiel
@kaitylynne13 I noticed your query page says to keep the bio brief... what are some things one should include about themselves in a query, and what are some things to stay away from? #askagentStay away from talking about inspiration/motivation for the story or themes included in your work. Save that for the call when you discuss your story more #askagent
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Broken Skies of Escari @TheEscarian
@kaitylynne13 Do agents always request a full MS, revised and all? Or can they be interested by an ongoing WIP?We can be interested in a WIP, but usually we only offer rep for a complete MS (fiction). I probably wouldn't offer rep without seeing the final, query-ready product #askagent
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Valentina Marie๐๐๐โจ๐ @thecliffhanger_
@kaitylynne13 What should you do if you like multiple agents at one agency? I know itโs bad form to query them all so how long should you wait before trying to query another one?Depends on policy. Corvisiero asks not to query multiple agents. If we think it's a fit for someone else, we share. Other agencies allow you to re-query. I'd wait a week at the least (or longer, if you get feedback and edit) to re-query, if allowed #askagent
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Caitlin LaRue @CaitlinLaRue
@kaitylynne13 What is the most important quality you look for in a client? #askagentOpenness to editing and at least two or three other ideas cooking for future works. I need to know we're compatible (I am hugely editorial) and I need to be sure you have more than just the one story dancing around in your head #askagent
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Kaitlyn Johnson @kaitylynne13
@LisaVenables2 lmao I love you. I looove dogs but own a cat. Fave color is blue and best gift is just saying thanks and keeping in touch =] I am a writer but have set it aside to focus on agenting. Weather in Florida is HOT and I avoid bees at all costs #askagentAs for $$, I don't have a real answer. Every author contract is different. It depends on the house offering, genre/age, whether or not it's a one book deal or series. We don't really have a set "average price" unfortunately #askagent