Ann Rose

It’s really hard to nail down word count when it’s a book in verse. I would say you should make sure your page count doesn’t get too high.

Everything is taking longer these days. You know they have it, so I would say just be patient. ❤️

If a sub is something that the concept and writing just grabs me I will request the full. If the writing and concept are good but then things fall apart but I see a clear path I might request an R&R. If all the stars align, I will offer.

It’s a different product at the end of the day so I don’t think it’s necessary.

I don’t see how it can hurt. ❤️

I think either of those terms would work.
Best of luck!

I share queries with agents both within my own agency and outside of it.
If an agency is really tight and knows what each other is looking for I guess that is why they do that but otherwise I’m not sure.
I’m personally fine getting a query one of my colleagues rejected.

I think it can be done.

If you truly NEED the prologue you should include it. If it’s something you could leave off I would question if the story really needs it at all. 😉

I think they can be very effective to help set up tone for a book. I think the trick is to say how they are a comp, since not all TV watchers read (a travesty, I know). So like if you like the medical drama of Grey’s Anatomy you will love this book.

NA is really only a category that independent publishers use (self published). For traditional publishing it needs to either sit in YA or Adult.

You can be quirky and professional. @TPhillipsWriter pulled it off perfectly in his query to me.

My last beach read was a thriller so I’m all over the place when it comes to that 🤣
One of my favorite books of all time (that isn’t a client book) is The Awesome. I don’t think enough people have read it but it is so fun!

Those are some big changes! I always like to say, don’t self reject. Shoot your shot!

That’s tough. If there’s no info on their general response time, a quick nudge feels like it should be okay. If they don’t respond maybe wait another 3 than query the other agent and just give them a heads up about the first query and you assumed it was a pass from them

Ironically I was just talking to an editor about quieter books and how they are still needed ❤️
The trick with a quiet book is to still have a strong hook.

80-90k would probably be your sweet spot

Synopsis should hit all the story beats and show the full story and character arc.
Opening/set up, inciting incident, plot pints, dark moment, climax, resolution. Yes, there should be spoilers in the synopsis.

It’s like the butterfly in your stomach feeling. It’s this exciting moment where you know your in love but also you are scared you could lose it.

Bio, information on their debut book and links where to buy it, a press kit could be helpful, contact page, links to all their social media, a way to sign up for their “newsletter” or to get “announcements” from them, info if they do school visits, links to articles/interviews