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lumos_libri @marthastickle
As a new writer, how do know when I'm actually ready to query as opposed to wishfully ready? #askPSLAYou can't think of more to revise in your manuscript. You're ready to think about the business side of writing. #askPSLA
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Amanda DeJong 👻👀 @AJDejongbooks
Do most literary agents (at least you guys) ACTUALLY read through each query submitted? Or at least glance at them? :) #askPSLAWe definitely, 100%, absolutely review every query letter sent to us at @PSLiterary. #askPSLA
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Jessica St.Louis @jello76
#askPSLA Is it okay to query multiple agents at once, or should you wait for a response before sending to another? twitter.com/MsMariaVicente…Definitely query more than one agent at a time! Otherwise you will be waiting for responses your whole life. 😂#askPSLA
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Kerstin Wolf @Kerstin_Wolf
@MsMariaVicente This is great to know! What would you consider a conflict of interest? Both repping same/similar genres/categories? #askPSLACould be. Will depend on the companies. Best off interning in different roles. #askPSLA
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Erica Davis Secor @thedavisgirl
Is a NF proposal version of 100Queries feasible? #askPSLAHonestly, I reject NF for these 2 reasons: I'm not super interested in the topic OR the platform isn't there. #askPSLA
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Nicole Goodnough @NicGoodnough
@MsMariaVicente no kidding!! 😅The key is to read MR books and decide if your manuscript fits with them. #askPSLA
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Erica Davis Secor @thedavisgirl
Thanks, @MsMariaVicente. How do you mean on your own? #askPSLAI reach out to people I think are doing cool things & ask if interested in writing a book. #askPSLA
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Laura Rose Gold @LauraTheRose
Do you ever reach a point where you no longer want to see something from your #MSWL #askPSLAYes, usually if I find that thing I was looking for. Good to check for most up-to-date info. #askPSLA
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Moniza Hossain @moniza_hossain
#askPSLA would it be difficult finding agents willing to represent a YA fantasy novel with both LGBT and POC main characters?No! I'm pretty sure me, Kurestin, and Eric here at @PSLiterary want YA like that! #askPSLA
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Kerstin Wolf @Kerstin_Wolf
#askPSLA As far as internships go, is it considered poor etiquette to be doing two at one time?I did two at once before, just need to make sure there is no conflict of interest. #askPSLA
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Erica Davis Secor @thedavisgirl
If known: What is the approximate nonfiction to fiction ratio in your inboxes/slush? #askPSLAI do not have actual stats, but I'd guess 90% fiction, 10% nonfiction. I usually find nonfiction on my own. #askPSLA
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Lisa @LmarieWrites
I see a lot of different suggestions for what a YA contemporary word count should be. What are your thoughts? #askPSLAThere's a lot of flexibility for word count with Contemporary YA. Just use the words you need to tell the story. #askPSLA
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Erica Davis Secor @thedavisgirl
What catches your attention in a NF proposal? #askPSLAGood premise, solid marketing/publicity ideas, strong TOC, well written sample pages. #askPSLA
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Laura Rose Gold @LauraTheRose
Is the character's age the main way that agents determine if a MS is MG vs YA? #askPSLAAge, topics, and voice all play a part! If your char is 16, but acts like a 10-yr-old then that has an impact. #askPSLA
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Sherry Howard @SherLHoward
Would you see 46K as too low for YA? #askPSLAShould maybe be closer to 50k, but I'd still take a look if I liked the query. #askPSLA
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Bill Burton @effelgorp
#askPSLA What YA topics do you want to see in your inbox? PB?Fun YA projects. Diverse characters. Nothing too issue-driven. Contemporary, Thriller, Mystery, Magical Realism. #askPSLA
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Moniza Hossain @moniza_hossain
#askPSLA do agents like it when Writers explain why they chose to query them? Or do they view all that as a waste of time?Personalized queries are nice if specific. Saying you are querying me because I represent YA is redundant. #askPSLA
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Kerstin Wolf @Kerstin_Wolf
#askPSLA In order to get established as an agent, is it typical to start in New York before moving elsewhere?No. We have agents living all over North America. (But trips to NYC do happen.) #askPSLA
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Adam Zero @adamzero6
How many agents should you sent your query to at a time? #askPSLAUp to you how many queries you can manage and keep track of. Only query people you want to work with. #askPSLA