Jennifer Laughran
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Andrea Brown Literary Agency
I’m a literary agent for children’s books. Also a life-long bookseller. Also there’s a podcast in the mix. she/her 🏳️🌈😘 header art by @cuddlefishpress
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C. Punch Brown @CynaePunchBrown
@literaticat Do agents like/dislike taking on writers who write in various categories (MG Fiction, Religious, Adult Non-Fic, Etc)? #AskAgent@CynaePunchBrown It's not "dislike" - its that not ALL agents do ALL things. I, for ex, only do kids books. So... #AskAgent
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(If you don't use the hashtag I probably won't see your question #AskAgent )
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Fran Hodgkins @franhodgkins
@literaticat Thanks, I'll start searching again. Do you think it's best for a writer to focus on one genre? #AskAgent@franhodgkins ...it can be good for "branding" - but if you're truly GREAT at more than one kind of book, don't hem yourself in! #AskAgent
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Karah Sutton 🐺 @Karahdactyl
@literaticat Do you generally find 1st person to have a stronger voice? #AskAgent@Karahsel not really. I don't care about POV or tense, as long as it is done well. #AskAgent
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Karah Sutton 🐺 @Karahdactyl
@literaticat Is there anything overdone in #MG in terms of premise? (A la vampires/werewolves for YA) #AskAgent@Karahsel Hmmm... I can't think of anything where I am like "DEAR GOD NOT THAT AGAIN!".... I think you're good! ;-) #AskAgent
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Fran Hodgkins @franhodgkins
@literaticat I've had a couple of agents but haven't really clicked. How can I find someone who will be a partner in my career? #askagent@franhodgkins ...give you insight into what you know you DO/DON'T want in an agent. Ask published friends, be candid about needs! #AskAgent
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Fran Hodgkins @franhodgkins
@literaticat I've had a couple of agents but haven't really clicked. How can I find someone who will be a partner in my career? #askagent@franhodgkins It's hard to know if you'll "click" until you actually work with them, sadly! But perhaps your experience will... #Askagent
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Agnes Bookbinder @agnesbookbinder
@literaticat #AskAgent What are your thoughts on fiction v. nonfiction authors from an agent POV?@agnesbookbinder well, I mostly rep fiction, because I mostly LOVE fiction. But, nonfiction is evergreen. Play to your strengths. #AskAgent
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@AlexisTLarkin wait... I'm not sure I understand. What is "WC"? Are you asking how I decide which it is? #AskAgent
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Yvonne Cynthia Mes @YvonneCMes
@literaticat How interested are USA agents generally in representing foreign (AU) children's authors? Thanks #AskAgent@YvonneCMes (there are many authors who are HUGE HUGE HUGE in the UK - D Walliams and J Wilson for ex - that don't sell well here) #AskAgent
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Yvonne Cynthia Mes @YvonneCMes
@literaticat How interested are USA agents generally in representing foreign (AU) children's authors? Thanks #AskAgent@YvonneCMes Some foreign stuff (UK and Aus particularly) "translates" VERY well to the US. Some is more difficult. #AskAgent
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Yvonne Cynthia Mes @YvonneCMes
@literaticat How interested are USA agents generally in representing foreign (AU) children's authors? Thanks #AskAgent@YvonneCMes We have clients who live all over the world - the question is, are you writing books that will sell in the US... #AskAgent
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@PoirierPages I wouldn't. #AskAgent
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Nancy Writes @nancywriteon
After finishing first of a MG fantasy series, are agents interested in knowing it's planned as a series and want info about more? #AskAgent@nancywriteon sure - but if BOOK ONE isn't amazing and able to stand alone, your "plans" aren't worth much. So insure THAT first! #AskAgent
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@NightTimeReader no. we aren't going to be upset by one typo, they happen - and anyway IT IS A CRITIQUE, so they'll understand #askAgent
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Eve Messenger @EveMessenger
Having difficulty finding comps – is it because my story is unique or because no one is buying stories like it for a reason? #askagent@EveMessenger Haha I'm afraid I can't answer that. Either? Have you asked a librarian or bookseller for help? #AskAgent
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Amanda Whittaker @AmySedgemore
@literaticat #Amquerying & 2 full requests sent; what's the turn around for this? Do #Askagents confirm whether received and/or interested?@Cdn_Amanda if they requested fulls, they are interested in reading the fulls. I'd (nicely) nudge at 12 weeks. #askagent
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leciacrider @leciacrider
@literaticat a division of scholastic requested a full ms from me almost a year ago. Is it time to give up on hearing back? #askagent@leciacrider eh, I don't know - publishers can take a hella long time. But I wouldn't be like... WAITING on them or anything. #askagent
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Caitlin LaRue @CaitlinLaRue
@literaticat are you accepting pb queries? It mentioned a lot of mg and ya on the site. Thank you!@CaitlinLaRue I personally am not. But plenty of my ABLA colleagues are! #askagent
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OK gang, that was fun, thanks for keeping me company at #AskAgent! I have to go but if you have leftover q's I will try and get to later. xo