Claire Harris
Literary Agent
P.S. Literary Agency
thriller fanatic, rom com addict, acquiring literary agent @psliterary - she/her
Literary Agent
Nick Sweeney @NickMakesIllos
@PSLiterary @ericsmithrocks @claire_m_harris What makes you give a no with some feedback vs. a no from a generic form letter? #askPSLAI generally don't have time to give feedback unless I'm asking to take a look at a revised version. It's a hard balance because we want to help, but we also get so many queries and giving everyone feedback wouldn't be a good use of our time as agents. #askPSLA
Literary Agent
Sky Regina 🏳️🌈🦇🍁 @SkyFrizzle
@PSLiterary @ericsmithrocks @claire_m_harris Any specific red flags that make you stop reading first pgs? Perhaps overdone clichés? #askPSLAOverdone cliches, yes, but also writing that I don't connect with, confusing plot right off the bat, too many characters being introduced in quick succession (but without being able to distinguish between them). #askPSLA
Literary Agent
Eilene Spear @EileneSpear
I am ready to query, but I know my title is awful! Is that a showstopper? #askPSLADefinitely not a showstopper, it's something agents can help you tweak (and editors are commonly thinking of new titles, as well). #askPSLA
Literary Agent
Michelle Wangsgard @m_wangsgard
#askPSLAHi there!
How do you personally (and/or as an agent) know when a project is ready for querying? I know it’s when you feel it’s the best it could be, but is there anything specific you do or feel or look for??
Thanks so much for doing this ☺️!
You want your project to be in good shape, of course. But if it gets to the point where you're only making one-word tweaks here and there, I'd say it's time. Make sure you have someone else read for plot holes, too. #askPSLA