Kurestin Armada

Probably, but this is part of why I always ask for long term book ideas/career goals to make sure we match! #askPSLA

Usually, yes! They tend to be more general taste markers. No harm in trying! #askPSLA

I'm not totally sure I understand, but I expect my authors to be pretty up there. I can edit plot, but won't edit each line. #askPSLA

Find your people! A community of peers is the best way to stay positive. Also, always have a next project. #askPSLA

I would say the three month mark? It won't make me read faster, but I can confirm it's still in my queue. #askPSLA

I am more likely to reject for too short of word count as opposed to too long (for adult fiction, anything under 50k). #askPSLA

It can be difficult, but I like to think that a high bar just helps the best projects shine. I knit for a nice mental break! #askPSLA

Yes, I can't think of anyone I know that doesn't. Usually if they switch agencies they'll announce a general policy. #askPSLA

It really depends! Those historical fiction readers can be harsh fact checkers :) For tricky cases, perhaps build in context clues? #askPSLA

Possibly a lot of hedge words, not enough in the character's head/emotions/in the present moment #askPSLA

That's usually assumed in certain genres! "First in a series but stands alone" is safe wording (if true). #askPSLA

(assuming you mean fiction) only if you're a celebrity #askPSLA

Yup, that would be pretty hard. I'd only look at epic fantasy that length, and even then would assume we'd cut some. #askPSLA

I've honestly never asked? Once they sign with me, it's like all those rejections never happened! #askPSLA

up to N amount of weeks for that MS to reach the top of the queue, a couple days to read it, another day or two max to decide #askPSLA

I like to think of stories as having HP/hit points. If you have enough strengths, it can take a couple small hits from weaknesses. #askPSLA

Usually just if I like it? If I remember that I'm reading words on a page instead of feeling immersed, that's never good. #askPSLA

Those are usually handled by specialized agents, either in house at a big place or through coagents. Def ask! #askPSLA

Depends? If the query is fine but not stunning, then a strong concept + character can intrigue me. If it's bad/boring then nope. #askPSLA

Put their name in the subject line! We won't miss it there :) #askPSLA