Carly Watters

you can give us an update if you want, but offers are far more important #askagent

build 1 brand first. don't divide yourself too thin. then talk to agent about switch and pen names etc #askagent

they do, but only by established authors. never debut #askagent

not really. if you've been nominated for a conference award you can add that into author bio #askagent

I (personally) love it at the beginning! It sets the tone for what I'm about to read. I prefer the context. #askagent

they can write both. it makes most sense to build one brand first. or if you're prolific: two with 1 as a pen name #askagent

sometimes they do hurt, yes. But we want to rep your bigger breakout book #askagent

not if it's done well. the answer is always: if it's a beautifully written book many things are possible #askagent

referral as in endorsement/blurb? you can mention it in the bottom, but doesn't really influence my decision #askagent

well-written books! we are all looking for original, voicey, special books that can get people talking #askagent

I like if you tell me which client mss you liked. Or which blog post changed your ms. #askagent

I'm not. The book has to stand alone and has to be great. #askagent

yes, but again this is a plan you should make with your agent #askagent

the plan is a partnership with your agent so it should be a conversation not an author telling us what to do #askagent

most major pubs (99%) need an agent to sub on your behalf. so get an agent first bc you want a better deal #askagent

I don't rep YA right now so I'm not the best person to answer #askagent

I try to develop their brand in one category first. they may want to write in others but we have to be strategic #askagent

voice and style are of uptmost importance. Jandy Nelson is my definition. #askagent

You say "first in a planned series" but just pitch 1st book and pitch it well. all depends on book 1. #askagent

there is a market for nearly anything if it's written REALLY well! Write the best story you can #askagent