Caitlin White

I wouldn’t say any category is dead. IMHO, I’m wary of that time period because I worry it’s the writer telling a thinly veiled story of teenagerdom THEY know, instead of trying to speak with teens today. But as with everything, done well and differently is never dead! #askECLA

What I mean by that is when your Chapter One is less ~exciting~ so you tack on an eventful moment first thing as a prologue. That doesn't usually work. But sometimes, they are appropriate ways to tell the story you want to tell, so it's up to the prologue! #AskECLA #askagent

Oooooh the prologue. Very controversial! :) I think they *can* work if you're honest with yourself as a writer and not just starting the manuscript in the wrong place. This is more for "action prologues" than anything. #AskECLA

I, and the rest of @EmeraldCityLit , really want to work wtih writers for their careers -- not for one manuscript. So it's important we align on what that career looks like in the writer's mind #AskECLA

No silly questions! I've never asked to see additional MSs, but I have asked what else the writer is working on to get a sense of what kind of writing path they envision for themselves. All kidlit, some adult? Plus how much they write, what stories they want to tell #AskECLA

Ooh that's such a good question. I love contemporary, personally, but atmosphere is most important. I want those creepy feelings to build and build so that I know something WRONG is going on, but I'm not sure what yet. Love twists and turns. #AskECLA

Ooh, I'm not open to picture books, but what do you think @GarrettAlwert and @dawilliamsbooks ?#AskECLA #AskAgent

Me too! But the changes really would have to be significant -- and particularly if I've already read and responded well but rejected a full manuscript. I always respond to fulls with personal notes, so if those concerns are addressed YES #askECLA #askagent