Literary Agent
Lady Rachael, of House Targaryen. @RachaelEWrites
Prologue or no? I know some agents hate them, but what if it helps the story long? #askgzlaI don't hate prologues. I do find many of them unnecessary, though. Yours might need that prologue, but when deciding, ask yourself if without it, the story is affected? #AskGZLA
Literary Agent
Lady Rachael, of House Targaryen. @RachaelEWrites
Prologue or no? I know some agents hate them, but what if it helps the story long? #askgzlaAh - that all depends - most of the time they end up in the cutting room floor. Really think hard about whether or not you need that prologue (or is it just how you always hear it so it's hard to give up?). #AskGZLA
Literary Agent
Noemi Gamel @NoemiGamel
#AskGZLA What does it mean when an agent says “I did not connect with the voice “. Does this mean they just didn’t like it and there’s not much the author can do to change in the writing?not necessarily. voice can be subjective and sometimes more about THE WAY you are telling the story and whether they are into that. and sometimes it's just a gut thing. or something altogether. i think it means different things to different agents. #askGZLA
Literary Agent
Steve Asbell is Stimming @rainforestgardn
Any advice for author/illustrators who want to do MG graphic novels? #ASKGZLAAs long as you've read well in that category (and either know what you're doing or are willing to learn!), then go for it! #AskGZLA
Literary Agent
Rebecca Villarreal @RebeccaVi11a
Just wondering how you would handle a prospective client who had both a completed YA manuscript and picture book dummies, assuming both were high quality and marketable, of course. Thanks! #AskGZLA #askagentI recommend querying your strongest piece! You can then mention at the end that you also write the other category, so if the time comes for "the call," you can discuss your career goals. It's always a good idea, though, to see how you might want to launch yourself. #AskGZLA
Literary Agent
Lanta Brown @BrownLanta
Hi #AskGZLA can i ask if one of you receives a submission and you see potential but it’s not to your taste, will you pass it on to another agent you think might like it? Thanks #askagentif it's another agent at GZLA yes! we wouldn't want to miss out. however, i don't typically share with agents outside my agency #askGZLA
Literary Agent
Annabelle Simons @BelleSimons
What sort of word limit do you think a YA fantasy should be? #AskGZLAi think most people will say no more than 100k, but i think you can get between 80-130k. it's good to have a range to aim for, but the most important thing is how much you need in order to tell your story well and effectively. #askGZLA