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· 27 Sep 2016

Nikki Rose 🥀 @AuthorNikkiRose

When planning a trilogy is it best to query the first book & just mention there are more 2 come or wait until all 3 are complete? #AskKTLit

I always suggest the "stand alone with series potential" line in the query. 1 completed, the rest outlined is great. #AskKTLit

· 26 Sep 2016

For those who followed #AskKTLit today with query q's, here is @OpAwesome6's #PassorPages w/feedback from 3 agents!
operationawesome6.blogspot.com/2016/09/septem…

· 26 Sep 2016

Michelle Peterson @mchellepeterson

For non-fic/self help, how big should the author platform be before agents consider representation? Is it a factor? What priority? #AskKTLit

Replying to @mchellepeterson

This was my old publishing world, and I can tell you, platform must have HUGE reach before it really matters. #askktlit

· 26 Sep 2016

kaycee!! @crybabykaycee

Any advice for an aspiring author under the age of 18 looking to get an agent? #AskKTLit

Same as any author. Read/write your heart out! Though, I always love reading teens' work, so put it in your query leter! #askktlit

· 26 Sep 2016

Vanessa @vanessaepeay

Hypothetically if I have 3 fulls with agents and one gets back with offer. How do I inform the agent? #AskKTLit

I would just send an email letting them know about the offer of rep. Give the other agents time to respond. 2 weeks is standard. #askktlit

· 26 Sep 2016

Keith Manuel @KeithAManuel

#AskKTLit For SFF, is a MS that mixes genres to a large extent a hard sell? E.g., space fantasy, magitech

Not at all, if the writing is superior! (Magitech sounds awesome!) #AskKTLit

· 26 Sep 2016

Vanessa @vanessaepeay

do you like personalization in the query or to jump into the pitch? #AskKTLit

I prefer jumping into the pitch! In the last paragraph with comp titles, you can add any personalized touches for the agent. #askktlit

· 26 Sep 2016

Melanie Sheppard @melaniejowrites

@Renee_Nyen @VoloCaballus @SaraMegibow ok to mention in subject? Or save for opening paragraph? #AskKTLit

Replying to @melaniejowrites

Both! Either! Super helpful, right? #AskKTLit

· 26 Sep 2016

Renee Nyen @Renee_Nyen

I think it's personal taste. I prefer pitch first because for me, the work and writing come before all else. Not a deal-breaker. #AskKTLit twitter.com/forrestertokno…

Also we talk a lot about queries on our weekly About My Query blog posts. We go into lots of detail there! ktliterary.com/category/ask-d… #AskKTLit

· 26 Sep 2016

Tamika Forrester @TK_Forrester

#AskKTLit do agents prefer a query to dive into the pitch first then introductions in later pgph? Or is it better the other way around?

I think it's personal taste. I prefer pitch first because for me, the work and writing come before all else. Not a deal-breaker. #AskKTLit

· 26 Sep 2016

Rachel Annelise Chaney @VoloCaballus

@SaraMegibow If querying in response to #MSWL - should the query specifically mention the MSWL post? #AskKTLit

I recommend it. It shows that you're engaging with agents online and that you know where your book fits in the market! #AskKTLit

· 26 Sep 2016

Kate Testerman AKA Daphne Unfeasible @DaphneUn

OK, I have a question for each of us! What's your top #MSWL item right now? #AskKTLit

I'm always looking for (YA & MG) SFF, Thriller, Magical Realism, and Historical. Diverse casts and unreliable narrators a win! #AskKTLit

· 26 Sep 2016

B. Crain @BCrainbooks

#AskKTLit What is the cardinal sin of query letters? Thank you.

There are a few big "no's": Rhetorical questions. CC or BCC. 1st person from your MC. Ignoring submission instructions. #AskKTLit

· 26 Sep 2016

#AskKTLit That's it for word count questions! Here are some great references.
cherylklein.com/the-magic-word…
literaticat.blogspot.com/2011/05/wordco…

· 26 Sep 2016

@rahrahread We don't rep Picture Books, but here's a post from @literaticat that will help. literaticat.blogspot.com/2011/05/wordco… #AskKTLit

· 26 Sep 2016

Kristi Adams @KAdamsBooks

What trends are you seeing in your inboxes, & what do you wish you saw more of? #AskKTLit

Replying to @KAdamsBooks

I want more thrillers and unreliable narrators! I think YA is maturing and can handle some dark characters! #AskKTLit

· 26 Sep 2016

B. Crain @BCrainbooks

#AskKTLit Should my query ltr focus only on my manuscript or should I also represent who I am as a writer (marketing, background, etc)? Thx

Replying to @BCrainbooks

If it's relevant to the publishing world, include it. If not, I like to find out during "the call". #AskKTLit

· 26 Sep 2016

@KirtidaGautam Here's a really great resource! #AskKTLit literaticat.blogspot.com/2011/05/wordco…

· 26 Sep 2016

But, my typical answer is: 90k-100k is usually great for YA Fantasy. #AskKTLit

· 26 Sep 2016

.@literaticat has a SUPER helpful post about word count for Kid Lit. I still reffer to it. literaticat.blogspot.com/2011/05/wordco… #AskKTLit

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