Literary Agent
Stephanie Salkin @StephanieSalkin
What is the market for fractured fairy tales? #askUpstartI think fractured fairytales can be fun but your take has to be truly unique and fresh because the backlist is so strong in this genre.
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Literary Agent
Cara Liebowitz @spazgirl11
If you're unclear on the feedback an agent offers on your full, is it appropriate to email back and ask for clarification? I often find when agents offer feedback I'm not entirely sure what they mean. #askupstartIf they gave specific feedback re something they'd like to see changed in a revision for possible resubmission,
I think it's fine to ask. I think there's a difference between broad feedback (the character needs greater depth) & confusing feedback, if that makes sense.
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Literary Agent
Lynn Rogalsky đź’» @lynn_rog
#AskUpstart @susanhawk : Your bio says you’re looking for "some" nonfiction for children. What type of nonfiction are you looking to find from a writer?I'm open to NF in any category for teens or children. I'd love to see NF in graphic novel form. I really want subjects and themes that haven't already been written about multiple times. I'm especially looking for diverse subjects and creators here. #AskUpstart
Literary Agent
Cara Liebowitz @spazgirl11
If you're unclear on the feedback an agent offers on your full, is it appropriate to email back and ask for clarification? I often find when agents offer feedback I'm not entirely sure what they mean. #askupstartA good question, and I'm sure this is difficult for writers. Unless I'm requesting a revise and resubmit, time does not typically allow for me to respond in more detail about why I'm passing. #AskUpstart
Literary Agent
Cara Liebowitz @spazgirl11
If you're unclear on the feedback an agent offers on your full, is it appropriate to email back and ask for clarification? I often find when agents offer feedback I'm not entirely sure what they mean. #askupstartFine to email back and ask. That said, I often can't answer, due to the number of queries I receive. If I'm not offering rep, I probably need to move on. But, I don't think it's a no-no to ask. #askUpstart
Literary Agent
Faaiza @modestmunchies
I have a cookbook proposal I'd like to submit. Should I paste the first 20 pages into the email with my query or just send a query and wait for a proposal request? #AskUpstartI always like to see sample proposal pages with cookbook queries. So yes, include pages, please! #AskUpstart
Literary Agent
Stephanie Salkin @StephanieSalkin
Do you like rhyming picture books, if the rhyme is truly good? #AskUpstartRhyming texts need to be *fun* to read aloud. Too often the story is contorted to hit the next rhyme.
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Literary Agent
Literary Agent
Lynn Rogalsky đź’» @lynn_rog
#AskUpstart I’ve been told to never call an agent. Yet a published author told me it’s okay to call if you get an offer/book deal from an editor. Then it’s okay to call the agent and ask for representation. Do you agree?I'd say that this depends on the agent. I'd rather you email and tell me first, so that we can set up time for a call. #AskUpstart
Literary Agent
PJ McIlvaine @PJMcIlvaine
#askupstart When you like a pitch at a pitch event does that get priority over other pitches in the inbox?I typically review queries in the order in which they were received. #AskUpstart
Literary Agent
PJ McIlvaine @PJMcIlvaine
#askupstart When you like a pitch at a pitch event does that get priority over other pitches in the inbox?It depends, but most times I go strictly in order of received. #askUpstart
Literary Agent
Stephanie Salkin @StephanieSalkin
Is sophisticated language okay in middle grade novels? #AskUpstartSo hard to say without knowing specifics! but I don't think there's any problem with it, depending on what it is and what your story is about. #AskUpstart
Literary Agent
Lynn Rogalsky đź’» @lynn_rog
#AskUpstart I’ve been told to never call an agent. Yet a published author told me it’s okay to call if you get an offer/book deal from an editor. Then it’s okay to call the agent and ask for representation. Do you agree?Speaking for myself, I prefer email notice for offers of rep or publication. #AskUpstart
Literary Agent
Stephanie Salkin @StephanieSalkin
What do you think of "quiet" novels? How do you define "quiet?" #AskUpstart"Quiet" isn't really defined in one way, that's in the reader's response. I do want to feel deeply connected, and pulled into a story. For me, something too quiet would fail to do that. #askUpstart
Literary Agent
Stephanie Salkin @StephanieSalkin
What do you think of "quiet" novels? How do you define "quiet?" #AskUpstartI have a soft spot for "quiet" novels. I define "quiet" as higher emotional stakes and less bombastic plot stakes. #AskUpstart