Literary Agent
Tanya Contois @tanyacontois
Do you participate in pitch contests? #askpsla@tanyalc28 Sometimes. Depends how busy I am. Sending in a query is always the most effective way to pitch me a project. #askPSLA
Literary Agent
Tesse Struve @StruveTesse
When you find an MS you like do you reach out right away? Do you scan your inbox for something interesting? #askpsla@StruveTesse I read queries oldest to newest, and then request in batches as well #askpsla
Literary Agent
Tesse Struve @StruveTesse
When you find an MS you like do you reach out right away? Do you scan your inbox for something interesting? #askpsla@StruveTesse Usually I wait to request everything from the past week, past two weeks, etc. because I read queries in batches. #askPSLA
Literary Agent
Kristi McManus @unrealismbooks
Do agents always respond after reviewing full ms requests? Or is it like with queries: respond if interested? #askPSLA@unrealismbooks Partials and fulls are absolutely an always respond scenario. I don't know a single agent who does differently. #askpsla
Literary Agent
Tesse Struve @StruveTesse
Is it frowned upon to have too many manuscripts to submit in different genres? #askpsla@StruveTesse It's frowned upon to submit more than one manuscript in quick succession to the same agent/agency #askPSLA
Literary Agent
Alicia Byers @AByersAuthor
@kurestinarmada So if I can walk and talk, but my manuscript is 60k instead of 75k, is that still a deal breaker?@AByersAuthor It's really the "walk and talk" thing I'm not understanding! Regardless, I'm not that strict about word count. #askpsla
Literary Agent
Kristi McManus @unrealismbooks
How long should an author wait before following up after receiving a full ms request from an agent? #askPSLA@unrealismbooks Oh this is tough, we hold on to fulls for a while. Maybe a few months? #askPSLA
Literary Agent
@ArgyleHartley No, that sounds perfectly fine. Novels are frequently sparked by a short story! #askpsla
Literary Agent
Alicia Byers @AByersAuthor
How important is it that an author can "walk and talk?" Will that help with manuscripts that are slightly shorter than preferred? #askPSLA@AByersAuthor I absolutely do not understand this question but I find it hilarious. Please explain! #askPSLA
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
Elizabeth Tyree @writerbaby13
#askPSLA I write and my mother draws illustrations for the novels. How do you feel about someone bringing their own artist to the table?@writerbaby13 Most pubs like to select illustrators for projects, but that doesn't mean it's impossible—just another obstacle! #askPSLA
Literary Agent
Elizabeth Tyree @writerbaby13
#askPSLA I write and my mother draws illustrations for the novels. How do you feel about someone bringing their own artist to the table?@writerbaby13 If the art works, it works, but if they don't like the art, are you open to firing your mother? Sounds awkward! #askPSLA
Literary Agent
Meghan Maugeri @MeghanMaugeri
Would you mind giving an example of using concept for opening of query...Like themes? Or more specific? #askPSLA@MeghanMaugeri One sentence that highlights what's unique about your manuscript. Read back covers of pub'd books for inspiration. #askPSLA
Literary Agent
Tanya Contois @tanyacontois
Do you accept previously pubbed stories? #askPSLA@tanyalc28 I have nothing against writers who have previously self-published, but I do prefer working on new manuscripts. #askPSLA
Literary Agent
Kurestin Armada @kurestinarmada
@mbowords Committed to doing this long term. Open to edits. Knowledgable about their genre. (At least somewhat friendly?) #askPSLA@kurestinarmada @mbowords That friendly thing is a good one. I'd like to add that to my answer too haha. #askPSLA
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
Samantha Eaton All The Sugarplums ❄️ @Samantha_Eaton3
What's the worst thing you've ever seen in a query? The best? #askPSLA@Samantha_Eaton3 Worst: Insulting agents everywhere! Best: I slam my fists on my table after reading and go AND THEN WHAT?? #askPSLA
Literary Agent
ms fang @thefangfiles
A lot of MSWLs request diversity, but I heard that stories re diverse protagonists are harder to market mainstream. True/false? #askPSLA@thefangfiles I think everyone involved needs to work harder to make diverse stories accessible to readers. #askPSLA