Marisa A. Corvisiero

I think that it's usually best to slowly show the reader that there is an illness afoot, but not show it all right away to keep them actively engaged and let them figure out what's happening. #askagent

As @JoleneHaley said. 4 YA Fantasy the wordcount shouldn't be more than 85K. Especially for a debut. There are very few times that a work that long needs to be so. There is usually something to take out. Don't fall in love with your words. Keep the plot moving forward. #askagent

It won't really impact the decision for the one book, but do make sure you try to find agents that represent the genres you write in so that they can rep all your projects. #askagent @CorvisieroLit

Yes, we do help pick titles sometimes. Sometimes with the author before pitching and other times with the editors if they want to change the title. #askagent @CorvisieroLit #teamcorvisiero

It isn't unheard of for a short story to be turned into a full novel. It may be an issue for some, but it can still work. #askagent @CorvisieroLit

No we love debut authors. We are always looking for new talent. Tell your friend that when pitching the book they should say that the book is a strong stand alone with series potential. #askagent @CorvisieroLit

It doesn't make a difference where your agent is located. A good agent can do their job from anywhere. #askagent @CorvisieroLit

Yes, of course. All Qs welcome. Yes, it's okay to pitch them. Especially if you the agent's submission guidelines don't say anything about not wanting them. Even if we want upbeat, it doesn't mean we won't like yours. :) #askagent @CorvisieroLit

This sounds nice... it would be interesting if you elude to things not being quite right. Kind of like Caroline. or is it more of a Narnia Situation? #askagent @CorvisieroLit

We love our Canadian neighbors. We have many clients from CA. Please send us your work. :) #askagent @CorvisieroLit

I would suggest using the comps that fit your work the best and if they all do, then use whichever showcases the key or most interesting elements of your story. #AskAgent @CorvisieroLit

Science fiction and fantasy are very different from contemp fiction, and so the expectations are different for the reviewers too. Focus on your story and your hook and present it in the most interesting way you can. #AskAgent @CorvisieroLit

Yes, we work with top 5, big, medium and smaller pubs are long as they do work and take care of our authors. #AskAgent @CorvisieroLit And you're welcome. :)

Most try to review them in the order that they come in. But sometimes if we are looking for something we might skip. #AskAgent @CorvisieroLit

Take a look at the Agent's guidelines to see if they respond to all queries. Some agents take longer than 2mo to look at all queries. Especially if they get a lot of submissions. I often do. If sub via e-mail, follow up in 3mo. If database wait. #AskAgent @CorvisieroLit

Yes, look for an agent that might like both, or an agent in an agency that represents both and pitch your stronger work to hook them. That the best scenario, but also look for agents for each book separate. Cover all your bases. #AskAgent @CorvisieroLit

If you've pitched your project to the 'right' literary agents and they are all declining, consider the feedback you're getting. If you see a pattern, then you know what the issue is and you should fix it. If a timing or unlikeable story issue -- shelf it. #AskAgent

You need an agent if you want the book to be published by a traditional publisher who can get you into stores and expand your reach, or to sell your sub-rights... or even your next work. It depends on your needs and goals. #AskAgent

There are specific topics or categories that are more popular than others within different genres. These are often cyclical. YA is probably the best selling genre right now. Yes, editors share their #MSWL with us often. #AskAgent

It's not necessarily the work itself that's an issue. Agents look for original work that publishers will want. But if the work is already in the market, publishers will not look at it unless it's already selling well. They will not pick up a project that isn't selling. #AskAgent