Robbie Guillory

When presenting an author with multiple offers, we look at how they would fit on the list, what sort of marketing spend has been promised, how the imprint intends to market the book. There are a lot of factors to consider, not just the money! #AskAgent

Because we read so many submissions, we really like it when the author has clearly read our submissions guidelines and done a bit of research into the agency. I usually go straight to the sample. #AskAgent

I would think about the book after this one - where do you want your career to go? If you want someone to help you achieve longterm goals, and who can keep an eye out for your legal rights, then snag an agent! #AskAgent

Not at all! We represent a number of authors who live overseas. #AskAgent

Yes! It can be a great way to find new talent from outside my bubble. #AskAgent

Remember that, once you have a deal, publication could be 12-18 months away. So that is quite a lot of clear water between you and that author. I wouldn't be disheartened by it. #askagent

Have a look at their website's submissions page. If it mentions payment by the author of any sort, that should ring alarm bells. Also googling for author experiences is often useful. #askagent

I hate it, but sadly it is still used a lot. Also cf women's fiction. I hope we can progress on to 'modern fiction' soon. #askagent

Not really, though we're always at our quietest in the summertime. #askagent

It sounds interesting! Folklore is certainly a popular theme in books right now. #askagent

Only insofar as the contract can be proven to be broken. Though sometimes rights can be after reasoned discussion. #askagent

Hard to say how likely it is that they'll pick it up, but remember that if they offer you a deal you can get representation for it before accepting! #askagent

For me it is something that will get your submission read sooner. #AskAgent

I think it is interesting to see, but doesn't really come into my decision making process tbh #askagent

This does happen on occasion, and often publishers will want to change a title. It depends on so many factors - genre being one of the more common ones. #AskAgent

It is a pretty popular genre, but very competitive. @KNLitAgency has some bestseller stats pinned. #AskAgent

Being able to let an agent know about editorial interest can be a good thing to do. At the end of the day, it depends on the feedback you've been getting from the agents - if they are saying the same thing, then perhaps you need to revise it. #AskAgent

We've got such a limited amount of reading time that we can only give each novel one shot, unless we've explicitly said that we'd read again after changes. #AskAgent

I would say that just a line to say that you've thought about series potential would be fine. #askagent

sometimes filling with extra space does more harm than good. If your story is told at 75k, then don't feel you have to push it! #askagent