Offers are nice but that’s also what the agent is for—if you decide to go with an agent, than it’s to your benefit to have us involved in offer negotiation. #askPSLA

It sounds like a good number to me, but honestly I personally don’t care either way about it versus how much I love the new project. So it’s tough to judge, sorry! #askPSLA

Digital outlets definitely count, so you're in good shape there! #askPSLA

Being published elsewhere in reputable places (whether for those essays or different nonfic pieces) is pretty essential as a starting point. #askPSLA

It's probably fine if you did major revisions and mention it in the new query (so they don't think you're trying to pull a fast one). #askPSLA

If the writing is good enough to stand alongside what else is on the shelf, no one will care! I rep a lot of authors living abroad, so it's all fine. #askPSLA

The concepts are often very similar. Royal families, revenge plots, witches with basic magic structures, etc. Just looking for new twists! #askPSLA

People who rep the kinds of memoirs you want to write would be a good start! It sounds a bit obvious, but it's the best way to start narrowing the field. #askPSLA

I personally like comps that use different media properties, but I know some agents really don't... I realize this isn't the least bit helpful haha. #askPSLA

The old project wouldn't affect their chances at all! And if the numbers are stunning, it may help. #askPSLA

YA SF is incredibly hard right now, in almost all areas. So it's not something I'm actively looking for, versus adult SF where I definitely want to see all of it. But something that's close to our world but just a bit off would definitely be interesting! #askPSLA

I think generally it would be viewed as already having had its chance to find readers (so, a form of self-published). #askPSLA

Sure! It's always nice to have a few details in there that make someone feel human and real. And sometimes non-writing stuff is still super relevant, like a lawyer writing legal thrillers or something similar. #askPSLA

Oops, I missed that detail when I first read the question! I definitely agree with K—an author/illustrator project should have a complete dummy. #askPSLA

Every agency is different, but @PSLiterary typically signs clients for all work not just one project. #askPSLA

You're just pitching the story, not giving away all the details. Similar to the back cover description on a published book. #askPSLA

I love to be surprised, so it's hard to pick a "definitely request" item, but I will almost always pass on anything involving angels/demons and magic systems that are too simple and just tied to the four elements. #askPSLA

We are clearly the right choice, but sometimes it takes us forever to get to our queries or requested manuscripts! Or maybe your project just isn't right for us. Don't sell yourself short! There are probably many agencies out there that would want to work with you. #askPSLA

Many fantasy pitches sound the same to me, so if I read something that I've never heard before, I'll definitely request! #askPSLA

That feels short to me, especially because I think of YA thrillers as a bit older in the age range. But if the query is good I think people will still request it! #askPSLA