ignore. i can feel dystopian coming back. it just looks different. #askGZLA

Unless the agent mentioned this as a potential change, they likely will have the same answer for you. Not definite!! But unless the voice changed DRASTICALLY or plot has been altered, I'd imagine this, while huge!, might not affect their view on the story as a whole #AskGZLA

...then that's okay. I do get a little nervous when I see anything about 150,000 (and for me personally, I do prefer the lower side of that 100,000s, like 120/130,000. Again, it's subjective! #AskGZLA

Oh well, there is more to the story, no doubt, and the work that goes into developing a client's career as a whole is a huge part of that. We do go 'beyond the sale.' For us it's about making sure that the work of our clients has the best reach possible, in every avenue. #AskGZLA

nope lol embrace the NO and remember to value yourself and your work and your vision. it's a subjective biz as we always say, so if you don't agree with an edit, say no and find an agent whose vision lines up with yours. #askGZLA

A story should be as long as it needs to be, but having said that, adult fantasy can be on the longer side of things. There are always exceptions, but try not to exceed 140/150,000 words. Again, though, if your story needs more room to breathe...(1/) #AskGZLA

High fantasy can be tough, but there are lots of editors who love it. But to your question, YES!!! I want that! I think our whole agency wants that! Just look at @readriordan authors kicking butt #AskGZLA

i always prefer to be the one sending things out so i can secure the author's career from the start. but i also know authors need money. ultimately i would just want them to do their due diligence researched and vetting a contract so they don't sign away anything big #askGZLA

Find an agent ;) #AskGZLA But seriously, if you write for children or YA, there is a ton of info online to help with this (an org that comes to mind immediately is scbwi, but there are others)

*already written #AskGZLA

If it's the first book in the series, no. If it's a later book, I will wonder why the person isn't querying the first book. If it's already been self-published that can make taking on the series harder BUT not impossible #AskGZLA

Nope! So long as it can generally stand on its own (in the event a publisher makes it a one-off), I'm game! So long as you don't scare me off with your planned and already 30-book series, I'm okay with series! #AskGZLA

For the writers-only who come with scripts, it's a little harder to sell those unless you have a platform in comics or the hook is unforgettable, but again, given the rise in graphic novel demand, it's opening up a bit more. (2/2) #AskGZLA

SET YOURSELF FREE #askGZLA

for trad pub most of the time the next step is getting an agent. but you should also look at critique partners and beta readers so you're in the best position possible to approach agents. #askGZLA

If you write and don't illustrate, don't pair up with someone just to pair up because it might not necessarily be the best match (and houses prefer to pair up). I generally prefer author-illustrators, but with the right story, never say never! (1/) #AskGZLA

That's not to say that others don't do any of those things, but our energy and resources go to that and more :) I do LOVE this team. #AskGZLA

It might help to give you personal experience, develop your style, and gain a following. Also then the agent can see your work in story form. BUT it's definitely not necessary and could end up being more time consuming (esp if unpaid!) if it doesn't also give you joy #AskGZLA

ew, no! kids experience a *lot* of things and they are restricted access to books that they NEED because they're deemed "too mature" so i say bring it. #askGZLA

We are open to feedback, we hear each other out, we listen to our clients, we learn every day, we are open to new ideas, we seek to be better daily, we understand the business, we believe in what we do, we know that there is always room for improvement in the pub world #AskGZLA