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Elizabeth Tyree @writerbaby13
#askPSLA I write and my mother draws illustrations for the novels. How do you feel about someone bringing their own artist to the table?@writerbaby13 Most pubs like to select illustrators for projects, but that doesn't mean it's impossible—just another obstacle! #askPSLA
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Meghan Maugeri @MeghanMaugeri
Would you mind giving an example of using concept for opening of query...Like themes? Or more specific? #askPSLA@MeghanMaugeri One sentence that highlights what's unique about your manuscript. Read back covers of pub'd books for inspiration. #askPSLA
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Tanya Contois @tanyacontois
Do you accept previously pubbed stories? #askPSLA@tanyalc28 I have nothing against writers who have previously self-published, but I do prefer working on new manuscripts. #askPSLA
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Kurestin Armada @kurestinarmada
@mbowords Committed to doing this long term. Open to edits. Knowledgable about their genre. (At least somewhat friendly?) #askPSLA@kurestinarmada @mbowords That friendly thing is a good one. I'd like to add that to my answer too haha. #askPSLA
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ms fang @thefangfiles
A lot of MSWLs request diversity, but I heard that stories re diverse protagonists are harder to market mainstream. True/false? #askPSLA@thefangfiles I think everyone involved needs to work harder to make diverse stories accessible to readers. #askPSLA
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@mbowords Someone who is constantly writing (and loves it). Receptive to feedback. Has clear vision for direction of future books. #askPSLA
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Samantha Eaton All The Sugarplums ❄️ @Samantha_Eaton3
What's the worst thing you've ever seen in a query? The best? #askPSLA@Samantha_Eaton3 Worst: Egotistical tone. Best: Pitch I've never heard before that I had to request & read immediately. #askPSLA
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Rachel Manwill @rachelmanwill
@PSLiterary What advice would you give someone who has aspirations of becoming an agent themselves? #askPSLA@rachelmanwill Complete internship at an agency (remote ones are great). Attend publishing events. Network. Read new books. #askPSLA
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Tanya Contois @tanyacontois
What stories are on your wishlists? #askPSLA@tanyalc28 You can see all my wish list items here: mariavicente.com/representation #askPSLA
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Erin Becker @beckererine
I've heard upper MG (or "tween," or middle school books) is a growing space. Have also heard it's a hard sell. Your thoughts? #askPSLA@beckererine It's definitely a space. I don't think it's any harder to sell, just less editors looking for it than YA for example. #askPSLA
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Meghan Maugeri @MeghanMaugeri
@MsMariaVicente Thanks! Any specific advice for opening hook/intro for letter? Include all 3? (Ex. Meg wants X but then Y).@MeghanMaugeri Maybe your opening hook should be about the concept? Then go into details on the characters. #askPSLA
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@mbowords We also have some kick-ass clients! #askPSLA
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@mbowords We're a small group, so I love the support I get from my co-agents and the rest of our team! #askPSLA
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ms fang @thefangfiles
Are there fumbles during querying that DON'T cause automatic rejections, or issues we can worry less about? #askPSLA@thefangfiles The occasional typo, definitely. It happens. No one is perfect. #askPSLA
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