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Jessica St.Louis @jello76
@PSLiterary #askPSLA Is correctly defining your query as magical realism vs urban fantasy crucial?Could be. Ex: I am looking for magical realism but not urban fantasy. If you query me, the genre will impact my decision. #askPSLA
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This will vary from agent to agent! All about personal likes and dislikes. #askPSLA
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jimchaize @jchaize1
#askPSLA I write PBs (with some skill), am in crit group, attend conferences, had prof critiques, submit regularly. What's the secret?No secret, just connecting with the right agent/editor at the right time! #askPSLA
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Lisa Katzenberger @FictionCity
#askPSLA When is a good time to approach an agent/editor at a conference to say hi? After sessions the staff always seems to get swarmed.Any time! Agents are at conferences to network with writers. Just not in bathrooms or at their hotel rooms haha. #askPSLA
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Connie @ConnieOReyes
Would humor essays (David Sedaris) require a platform/following to be picked up? #askPSLATypically yes, unless themed with a strong hook. #askPSLA
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Nadia Ali @NadiaAwriter
Maria I would love to pitch a PB but I am not an author/illustrator. Is there anytime when you accept author only subs? #askpslaI always rep text-only picture book projects. I've just had author/illustrator on my wish list recently. #askPSLA
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Aubrey Leaman @ifmermaids
Is there a general platform size you as an agent look for before a nonfiction query is taken seriously? #askPSLAIt depends on the topic/field. Put together a great proposal that really sells your platform regardless of the numbers. #askPSLA
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J.L. Brown @AuthorJLBrown
#askPSLA How do you feel about resubmissions when the work has been completely overhauled?This is generally fine, just make sure you explain in the query what has been changed. #askPSLA
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J. Freeman-Coppadge @jdcoppadge
#askPSLA If I'm querying for a debut novel, should I mention other projects also in the works (2nd novel, SS collection, essay collection)?Focus on one project. Briefly mention other works if different categories/genres. #askPSLA
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Maria, Maria 🎶 @msmariavicente
@ThevoiceofIs Posting your manuscript online anywhere will always make it harder to find a traditional publisher. #askPSLAOf course, there are always exceptions though! #askPSLA
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Nikki @ThevoiceofIs
#askPSLA Is it unacceptable to post a manuscript on wattpad and such and still want to have it traditionally published, and/or querying?Posting your manuscript online anywhere will always make it harder to find a traditional publisher. #askPSLA
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Jean Wiley @JWiley8974
#askPSLA Is there any one standard format for query letter and how important is format anyway, other than length?Not across the board. We have a general format on our website that is a good start: psliterary.com/submissions/ #askPSLA
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Maria, Maria 🎶 @msmariavicente
@T_RoyNagle I'm not sure of the specific rules for that contest, but many writers query and enter contests at the same time. #askPSLAYou just might want to wait in case you receive feedback from the contest that will help you revise your query. #askPSLA
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T.Roy Nagle @T_RoyNagle
#askPSLA Hi, ladies. I want to query, but I'm hoping to be in #pitchwars.Should I wait?
If I so, can I? PS isn't listed as an agent. Thanks
I'm not sure of the specific rules for that contest, but many writers query and enter contests at the same time. #askPSLA
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Amy Warren @Amy_R_Warren
Will be at a conf with @PSLiterary agent. Is it ok to pitch an unfinished work just to help learn the process? 1st conference ever. #askPSLAYes, use your pitch time to learn! Just be upfront about it not being a finished project. #askPSLA
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Jennifer Looft @Jenniferlooft
#askPSLA When 1st chap is req'd, but chaps r short (-1500wds), should I send 1st two chaps for a better look at MS?No, only send the number of chapters requested! #askPSLA
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In case you missed it earlier this week, here are some highlights from @PSLiterary's #askPSLA Q&A event: mariavicente.com/post/133460905…
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Tanya Contois @tanyacontois
Do you participate in pitch contests? #askpsla@tanyalc28 Sometimes. Depends how busy I am. Sending in a query is always the most effective way to pitch me a project. #askPSLA
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Tesse Struve @StruveTesse
When you find an MS you like do you reach out right away? Do you scan your inbox for something interesting? #askpsla@StruveTesse Usually I wait to request everything from the past week, past two weeks, etc. because I read queries in batches. #askPSLA