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❄️ Jordan ☃️ Gray ❄️ @JordanStephanie
should one mention when querying that it's the first in a series? is that something that turns you off? #askPSLAYes, please mention this! It's important information to know. #askPSLA
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❄️ Jordan ☃️ Gray ❄️ @JordanStephanie
should one mention when querying that it's the first in a series? is that something that turns you off? #askPSLAThat's usually assumed in certain genres! "First in a series but stands alone" is safe wording (if true). #askPSLA
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Raimey Gallant @raimeygallant
@PSLiterary At what point is it worth mentioning your social media following in a query letter? #askPSLA(assuming you mean fiction) only if you're a celebrity #askPSLA
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S.L.Hutchinson @SLHutchinson
#askPSLA How do you know if you'll work well with an agent? Is the relationship to be strictly professional or do friendships often form?Ask questions during a call if an agent offers rep! Make a list of things imp to you & make sure the agent is on the same page. #askPSLA
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Sam Baker @SamBakerWrites
I've heard that it's nearly impossible to get anything over 150k published. What are your thoughts on this? #askPSLAYup, that would be pretty hard. I'd only look at epic fantasy that length, and even then would assume we'd cut some. #askPSLA
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CM Fountain @cm_fountain
@PSLiterary What's the highest amount of rejections 1 of your clients received before being signed? (Pacing myself lol) #askPSLAI've honestly never asked? Once they sign with me, it's like all those rejections never happened! #askPSLA
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Tia Bearden @tiabearden
What's your preferred length of a Contemporary YA? #askPSLAHmm... probably 60-80k? Really depends on the story though! #askPSLA
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Maria, Maria 🎶 @msmariavicente
@marivisoliven @kurestinarmada That cat!It depends how many requested manuscripts we have sitting on our desk + the work we have to do for current clients. #askPSLA
For that reason, it's honestly impossible to give a timeframe for submissions. #askPSLA
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marivi soliven @marivisoliven
#askPSLA how many weeks does it take an agent 2 read & decide on rep'ing an 85,000 word novel? @msmariavicente @kurestinarmada? pic.twitter.com/blZAdOrNLXup to N amount of weeks for that MS to reach the top of the queue, a couple days to read it, another day or two max to decide #askPSLA
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marivi soliven @marivisoliven
#askPSLA how many weeks does it take an agent 2 read & decide on rep'ing an 85,000 word novel? @msmariavicente @kurestinarmada? pic.twitter.com/blZAdOrNLXThat cat!
It depends how many requested manuscripts we have sitting on our desk + the work we have to do for current clients. #askPSLA
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Michael Alperstein @TruthLoveLight
If we've fixed as many potholes as possible & had others help us fix them... is it okay to have a few very small plot holes left? #askPSLAI would expect any submission I'm reading to be completely rid of plot holes. #askPSLA
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Michael Alperstein @TruthLoveLight
If we've fixed as many potholes as possible & had others help us fix them... is it okay to have a few very small plot holes left? #askPSLAI like to think of stories as having HP/hit points. If you have enough strengths, it can take a couple small hits from weaknesses. #askPSLA
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Paul Van Heest @PaulVanHeest
How do you quickly assess whether dialogue is amateurish? #askPSLAUsually just if I like it? If I remember that I'm reading words on a page instead of feeling immersed, that's never good. #askPSLA
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Fallon *has joined the DarkSide* 😈 DeMornay @FallonDemornay
Is 100k too long for a debut YA epic fantasy with three povs? #askPSLA100k would be my absolute max when requesting a YA fantasy. #askPSLA
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S.L.Hutchinson @SLHutchinson
#askPSLA Are all agents trained in foregin rights and movie rights? Is that something I would need to ask each individual agent about?Those are usually handled by specialized agents, either in house at a big place or through coagents. Def ask! #askPSLA
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Emile Horne @emile_horne
A query can be difficult to write. Do you ever request pages if you like the premise but the query falls short? #askPSLADepends? If the query is fine but not stunning, then a strong concept + character can intrigue me. If it's bad/boring then nope. #askPSLA
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Sasha Telles @sashatelles11
Hi! Tks so much for answering our q's! I have one: Does the author being a foreigner impact your decision to rep them? If so, how? #askPSLANo, location doesn't matter. We represent clients from all around the world. #askPSLA
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Put their name in the subject line! We won't miss it there :) #askPSLA
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Angela Kunkel 📚 @rahrahread
@msmariavicentedo you rep PB as well as MG? And what is your word count ceiling for each? #askPSLAI rep all children's books. PBs shouldn't be over 1000 words. I'm more flexible with MG, but 60-70k is probably the highest. #askPSLA
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Joel Arcanjo @Joelarcanjo
#askPSLA What really grabs your attention in an opening chapter?A killer first line, a main character who I can already envision in my head bc of strong voice, a beginning of the plot/trouble #askPSLA