Molly Ker Hawn

If you're active in SCBWI, say so in your query. It shows you're doing some research about the market/industry, which is good. #askTBA

If they're apt, they can be great. #askTBA

Doesn't matter too much. If your book sells, the publisher may ask you to change it anyway. #askTBA

I love high fantasy. But I'm picky about it! #askTBA

I have no idea! Tell me if you find out. #askTBA

I just don't have time. I get 100+ queries/week, and client work has to take precedence. #askTBA

Mention in the query, but no need to include outline of future books—if the agent likes the ms., they'll ask #askTBA

I would love to see one! #askTBA

Sounds like a fun format to me. Lots of books out there with inventive structures. #askTBA

Not before reading, no. If I love a ms., I often look up the author online. #askTBA

I think that's a decision for the author, and to some extent their eventual editor, to make. #askTBA

Sure. That's a part of life (sadly), and it can make a story feel more real. #askTBA

Sure. #askTBA

It means it's the best you can possibly make it. #askTBA

Not problematic at all -- sounds like something I'd like to read. #askTBA

Sure. Titles can't be copyrighted, as far as I know. #askTBA

I get 100+ queries a week. If a query doesn't stand out from the pitch, I won't be googling the comps! #askTBA

It depends on how good they are (same with any projects, really). I haven't had any editors cry uncle, though. #askTBA

That sounds like a tough sell to me. Most major and midsize publishers aren't clamoring for PNR. #askTBA

Comps really only work if the reader recognizes them. #askTBA