Jennifer Laughran
Literary Agent
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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Lyudmyla Hoffman @LudmylaFirebird
do you usually read requested material in order, or do you "cheat" when you get excited about a ms? @literaticat #askagent@LudmylaFirebird I usually read in order, unless there is a compelling reason not to (another offer, for ex). #AskAgent
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@NightTimeReader Work-wise: Flexibility, willingness to revise/change course. Personally: being positive, kind-hearted, thoughtful #AskAgent
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Lyudmyla Hoffman @LudmylaFirebird
If there's a full out, but no response for a few months, is it okay to start querying another ms? mention in a query? @literaticat #askagent@LudmylaFirebird Sure - just keep good records yourself to avoid self-confusion! #AskAgent
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willy robbins @RobbinsWilly
@literaticat Do you have any advice on marketing for self pub kid lit authors? #askagent@RobbinsWilly I don't, actually, I'm afraid this is not my area of expertise. Sorry! #AskAgent
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Karah Sutton 🐺 @Karahdactyl
@literaticat when it comes to voice, does this have varying degrees of subtlety? Does strong voice mean strong personality? #AskAgent@Karahsel I am not sure I understand the question. There are as many different kinds of voice as there are people, no? #AskAgent
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Eve Messenger @EveMessenger
#askagent A writer repped by your agency wants to refer me. How do I handle the referral? Just mention it in the query letter? He calls?@EveMessenger Just mention it in the query letter. (usually my authors will also tell me that they've referred) #AskAgent
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@NightTimeReader I only have so much time. Just bc something is good, doesn't mean I can sign it up! I have to LOVE LOVE IT :-) #AskAgent
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@NightTimeReader Either I don't think it is good enough, or I think it is good but I don't personally like it enough to rep it. #AskAgent
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Eve Messenger @EveMessenger
#askagent Not even one little, innocent query-ish question? (:@EveMessenger *cough* you can try me, but if it is "how do I write a query" get ready for a snarky response! ;-) #AskAgent
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Lauren Gallegos @laurengallegos
@literaticat I heard I should have 3 books ready before submitting to an agent. Does this mean full dummies as an illustrator? #askagent@laurengallegos I would say if you are an illustrator probably sketch dummies / thumbnails and one or two finished pieces are OK. #AskAgent
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AuthorRebeccaLyndsey @AuthorRLyndsey
@literaticat #AskAgent What are the benefits of having an agent and how does one get an agent?@AuthorRLyndsey (Other things agents do: Negotiate your contract. Make sure you get paid. Be "bad cop" with your publisher. etc) #AskAgent
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AuthorRebeccaLyndsey @AuthorRLyndsey
@literaticat #AskAgent What are the benefits of having an agent and how does one get an agent?@AuthorRLyndsey As for how to get one -- start by looking at agent websites, or even googling "how do I get a literary agent" #AskAgent
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AuthorRebeccaLyndsey @AuthorRLyndsey
@literaticat #AskAgent What are the benefits of having an agent and how does one get an agent?@AuthorRLyndsey If you want to be published traditionally, many publishers require an agent. Agents help your entire career. #AskAgent
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Lyudmyla Hoffman @LudmylaFirebird
do you have any pet peeves when it comes to YA fantasies you see in your mailbox? #askagent @literaticat@LudmylaFirebird PERSONALLY, I am not so interested in Angel/Demon or "elemental" stories. Not a PEEVE, just not an interest. #askagent
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@AlexisTLarkin length, tone, and age of the protagonist. #AskAgent
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Abby Dorsey @tweet2abby
@literaticat what's the biggest difference between YA & MG voice? What is off limits in MG? #AskAgent@tweet2abby Sex, drugs, graphic violence, "hard-cursing" will not fly in MG. But difficult/terrible SITUATIONS and ISSUES are ok. #askagent
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Abby Dorsey @tweet2abby
@literaticat what's the biggest difference between YA & MG voice? What is off limits in MG? #AskAgent@tweet2abby To generalize: MG is often about finding your place in a family/friend group. YA is often about finding YOURSELF. #AskAgent
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Annie 🍀 @APhillips0926
@literaticat When it comes to "diversity" in the #kidlit genre... just what would an agent like to see/read in a new MS submission?#AskAgent@APhillips0926 I most want to see authentic stories, from perspectives that are underrepresented in children's books. #AskAgent
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Lyudmyla Hoffman @LudmylaFirebird
How often do you remember writers from workshops? Is it worth mentioning in a query? Thank you! #AskAgent @literaticat@LudmylaFirebird Usually always. At least I generally remember the stories, if not the face/name. Yes, mention! #AskAgent
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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 If you are determined to do ALL those, you MIGHT need more than one agent, or a BIG agency with diff "depts" #AskAgent