Jess Dallow

There's no percentage or anything. If you write a good query and aren't show-boating yourself or your story, and it sounds like something I want, I request. All you really need to do is describe your story in the best way possible. #askagent

You can nudge them if it's been six months and they requested the partial. #askagent

It's difficult, but it's not impossible. There are books with a younger character as the MC that is written for adults. The best advice is to see what the comps are and where they sit on the bookshelf. That's the best way to see if it can work. #askagent

If an agent responds to every query & you have followed the submission instructions, it's most likely they just haven't gotten to it yet. Queries can sit for months, depending on work load. If (& only if) they respond to all, you can nudge, but I'd wait a little longer. #askagent

That is something I can't answer for you because it's so personal. If you're not getting reads, ask yourself why? Have other writers read it. Get feedback. The best resource writers have is other writers. Utilize them. #askagent

It's not necessarily easy, although all 3 things should be *ready* for querying. Your query should be 2-3 paragraphs that tell your story in an interesting way. Your synopsis should be around 2 pages with all details. Your MS should have been read by beta readers. #askagent

Yes, I always like to know that it has been sent to me before. #askagent

That is something to discuss with the specific agent when you're offered rep. #askagent

If the main character dies earlier in the story, then who continues the story from there? Is it a dual POV? Is the person who is dying *really* the main character? If it's necessary to the story, then it sounds like the MC is the person who has to survive in their wake. #askagent

Do you have the book deal already? Or are you querying? If you have self-published & you have the money to do it, it does help to have someone promote it. If you're just going out on submission, it is absolutely not necessary. #askagent

I’m not going to FORCE you to make one. Not everyone likes social media, and that’s totally fine. I think it can be helpful, but it’s not a deal breaker for me in fiction. #askagent

I’ll take another look at it. It still might not be the right fit for me, but if it’s been redone, feel free to send. #askagent

use a book. Preferably one from the last couple of years. But to start, it’s research. #askagent

to publishers on why it's worth the risk. But if it's a popular writer who is querying another story, it doesn't hurt or hinder. I just want to love your story. #askagent

Please note that publishing and writing is so subjective. My answers might not align with another agent's. But so much of this job is just us and our opinions. For the most part, there are no hard and fast rules. Some, but not all. #askagent

with others. Their reactions to normal things that is specific to him/her. I don't think you have to start in the middle of things, but I also wouldn't take too long to get there. #askagent

I don't mind if someone queries soon after if the book is ready. #askagent

It really depends on what the topic is & it also might be subjective to each agent that is looking. I have clients who don't have huge numbers, but took them on bc their story has been featured in magazines or is relevant to current issues. #askagent

I'm a very editorial agent. I do a content edit and then a line edit when it's almost ready to go out on submission. But if it needs TOO much editorial work, then it's probably not ready to be sent to agents. #askagent

This is tricky. There are certain things I've noticed, but I also believe that someone should write what they're feeling because everything (for the most part) comes around again. If you have a book in your head, write it. It might not be your first sale. That's ok. #askagent