Molly Ker Hawn

Same as it'd be in the US -- just a difference in terminology. #askagent

I worked this out recently and slightly over 80% of my clients came in via unsolicited submissions without referrals from colleagues. 'Slush' is bread and butter for many of us. #askagent

Well-written LGBT MG+ projects are often highly sought-after #askagent

A reputable publisher would, in my experience, *expect* you to find an agent. #askagent

Good question. It depends on the kind of publicity you mean, I think. Tours? Rare for all authors. Festival appearances? Easier and cheaper to set those up for UK authors. Print coverage? Well-known US authors often get a lot of that. #askagent

This one from my client @heidiheilig! #askagent queryshark.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/246.ht…

I've learned not to be surprised by what gets published. #askagent

An obnoxious query letter is my #1 turn-off. (Scroll back a bit for more on this from me) #askagent

(at TBA, you *can* submit same ms. to another agent -- check each agency's submission guidelines!) #askagent

you should try someone else at their agency #askagent

If you've been in touch with them before, you could email & ask if they know when they'll be opening to subs, or whether (more) #askagent

It's definitely fine at the Bent Agency; can't speak for others... #askagent

In my experience: YA sf can be a hard sell to editors, f/f love story or not. #askagent

It only means the agent is behind on answering queries/fulls and/or hasn't read it yet. Try not to read into it. #askagent

I don't think it can hurt. Good to know you're no stranger to editing, deadlines, etc. #askagent

Unlikely, I'm afraid. Finishing a novel is harder than it looks, and I need to know they can do it. #askagent

There isn't a magic formula to reply times. Sometimes no news is 'agent has been too busy and hasn't even read it yet.' #askagent

Same--look for someone with experience in your category (age group, genre, etc) #askagent

For me, it's all about the writing, in the letter as well as the sample pages. #askagent

That's why I don't ask for synopses. They're hard to write and I don't find them useful. #askagent