Maria Vicente

· 16 Nov 2015

Bree Tracey @bptracey

@MsMariaVicente Also, have you ever signed an author/illustrator team for a children's book? #askPSLA

· 16 Nov 2015

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

· 16 Nov 2015

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

· 16 Nov 2015

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

· 16 Nov 2015

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

· 16 Nov 2015

Bree Tracey @bptracey

@MsMariaVicente Do you ever sign self published authors, and what's the biggest mistake you see new authors make? #askPSLA

@bptracey I'd consider a new project from a self-published author. Self-publishing w/o the proper resources is a big mistake! #askPSLA

· 16 Nov 2015

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

· 16 Nov 2015

Kirk Kraft @KAKraft

@MsMariaVicente How difficult is it to get accepted as intern (esp,. remote)? @rachelmanwill #askPSLA

@KAKraft It's difficult because there are so many people applying to so few positions. #askPSLA

· 16 Nov 2015

@mbowords Someone who is constantly writing (and loves it). Receptive to feedback. Has clear vision for direction of future books. #askPSLA

· 16 Nov 2015

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

· 16 Nov 2015

Adam Brickley @adambrickley

#askPSLA: If the villain isn't defeated by the end of the book, but relationships resolve, is it pitchable as standalone w/series potential?

@adambrickley Sure. Not every story has a happy ending. #askPSLA

· 16 Nov 2015

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

· 16 Nov 2015

Tanya Contois @tanyacontois

What stories are on your wishlists? #askPSLA

@tanyalc28 You can see all my wish list items here: mariavicente.com/representation #askPSLA

· 16 Nov 2015

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

· 16 Nov 2015

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

· 16 Nov 2015

@mbowords We also have some kick-ass clients! #askPSLA

· 16 Nov 2015

@mbowords We're a small group, so I love the support I get from my co-agents and the rest of our team! #askPSLA

· 16 Nov 2015

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

· 16 Nov 2015

Kurestin Armada @kurestinarmada

@DanaNuens Oh, loads of things. Usually they all boil down to me being bored, or feeling like I've read it 80 times already. #askPSLA

@kurestinarmada @DanaNuens Yes, exactly this. #askPSLA

· 16 Nov 2015

Astrid. @AstridPoei

Any agents @PSLiterary interested in humourous new adult with a strong female lead character? @MsMariaVicente @kurestinarmada #askPSLA

@AstridPoei I am pretty sure @ericsmithrocks is looking for New Adult subs! #askPSLA

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