Kaitlyn Katsoupis

This, too, is up to you. You can mention this kind of cast or not. I love seeing a diverse cast with these elements (cause I so want more LGBT, POC, disability, &mental health) but again, you shouldn't feel you MUST say it to be noticed #askagent

That doesn't bother me at all. Depends on genre/age, but having a series isn't deal breaker. Just make sure Book 1 can feel satisfying and provide closure on its own, just in case the second isn't picked up #askagent

Yes! That's great, especially since they've already read a partial, not just heard the pitch. I would mention it either in the metadata paragraph (title, word count, etc.) or just before the bio #askagent

Ah! I wish I could answer this! I don't represent horror, so I'm not the best voice here. I just know editors have been mentioning it a lot 😭 #askagent

If you've self published, I could see that, though. You have more to talk about and experience #askagent

ah, for nonfiction I see it. For fiction, if you've not even started querying yet (or if you are unpublished), I wonder why a podcast would slate you to speak? Just because, podcasts usually have published authors or to-be-published for interviews #askagent (1/2)

If this is the actual voice of your character, then it makes sense. That's who they are. If you're doing it when it's not really the character speaking/narrating (meaning it feels more like author voice) then it may be a bit off for readers #askagent

The Night Circus is often listed as Fantasy. Broken Monsters (is this Beukes?) was thriller, and I think Night Film was, too. You might have a fantasy with thriller elements. Depends on setting/plot #askagent

If I'm head over heels, I might ask for full. But usually, if my list of TBR is already really long, I'll do partial because I know I need to focus on the fulls I already have #askagent

I weirdly hate "spunky" or "feisty" lol and the whole "not your normal kid" lines. It's overused or cliche and doesn't really tell me anything #askagent

That is purely up to you. I love seeing the tag #ownvoices, but it's not mandatory. A great story is a great story and I will request based on that plot and wonderful voice. You shouldn't be forced to use it or feel you HAVE to in order to be requested ❤️ #askagent

If one is more like a subplot, I'd advise focusing only on the main two. We can learn about this 3rd person in the pages themselves #askagent

As long as she's mentioned, that can work. It's sometimes very startling to read the query and expect one thing, but then jump into another #askagent

14 is that shadow area lol we're trying to bulk it! I think there's definitely potential and, if that's your story, WRITE IT. You could start the landslide. But yes, I personally want to see more in this age w/ younger voice. #askagent

Oof. A lot is not knowing how to write a professional query (i.e. spending too much time on bio or not giving me the hook/conflict). Sometimes, they don't give me what's unique. Great details, but what makes your story different? I need that! lol #askagent

I think it's hit or miss. Either we want it or we don't mind it being absent. So it can't hurt. I would do a disclaimer (perhaps after the pitch or maybe in the metadata paragraph) that just states this story does address blank, blank, and blank. #askagent

That's perfect! Exactly how I tell people to do it 😉 #askagent

Podcasts really aren't a mandatory thing. None of mine have been on any, and it feels odd (unless nonfiction) that you'd be required to before querying. I can't name any agents at the moment, but it's definitely possible to be successful in both nonfiction and fiction #askagent

You can totally follow, like posts, even comment on them! Don't expect answers all the time and don't plague the agent with messages/comments, but we welcome writers getting to know us! And deff participate when they do events like this! #askagent

I think they're helpful. I do this with editors so they can immediately tell me "this isn't for me." Personally, I'm not a huge fan of cancer stories (having recently lost family members) and I don't do graphic rape. So, if that's in there, a warning is needed. #askagent