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· 5 Feb 2016

MJ Galles @MJGalles

#askPSLA When does self-publishing become a viable option? How should we sep out a tough market re the mainstream vs fighting a lost cause?

@MJGalles don't think I can solve that one in a tweet #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Pug Mugsly @pugmugsly

If a character is 18 yo, but the story has a "coming of age" vibe, is it YA or is it automatically Adult? #askPSLA

@pugmugsly depends on voice because you can have kid narrator for adult book #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

zanylanie @zanylanie

@carlywatters It's a rhyming Dr. Seuss-style poem about the unexpected benefits to be found when life doesn't go as planned. #askPSLA

@MelanieRCannon Sounds more novelty or gift book like so target agents that way? #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Josie Smith @_josiesmith

#askPSLA Any tips for writing a pitch?

@Seshat4211 go to Query Shark #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Josie Smith @_josiesmith

#askPSLA Will you be at any upcoming writers conferences?

@Seshat4211 carlywatters.com/conferences/ #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

William Alan Webb @JointheBrigade1

#askPSLA Should we include positive reviews from a prestigious contest?

@JointheBrigade1 no doesn't influence my opinion #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Lisa Katzenberger @FictionCity

#askPSLA For a Picture Book writer, should we include non-kidlit writing publications (essays, short stories) in bio?

@FictionCity depends on how much you have to share. Start with most relevant #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Kaylynn Hills @kaylynnhills

@PSLiterary #askPSLA How do you feel about pseudonyms?

@jagharresfeber @PSLiterary fine but normally you decide that with agent or editor and not alone #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

❄️Athena🌠Freya Greyson ❄️ @AthenaGreyson

If we get an offer or even deal from a small press after a contest, would that look bad in future queries for other book/series? #askPSLA

@AthenaGreyson that depends on many, many things. But I always say AGENT FIRST then pursue career strategy #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Rebekah J. Olson @rebekahjolson

@carlywatters @jmarcusxavier Is it worth putting that you’re in CG(s) in your query? #askPSLA

@rebekahjolson @JMarcusXavier not really we assume most are #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Cera @babblebee

#askPSLA How long until agents give up on selling a project? Should authors select an agent based on the agent's answer?

@babblebee shouldn't be your deciding factor. We submit until there are no eds left or feedback suggests market isn't there #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

zanylanie @zanylanie

Do you still query agents who rep picture books if the picture book is meant for adults? #askPSLA

@MelanieRCannon I don't think I can answer this one without more info #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Helen J Rolfe @HJRolfe

#askPSLA When you are signed what does an agent do before pitching your book to publishers?

@HJRolfe strategy, possibly edits but that depends on the agent so ask #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

❄️Athena🌠Freya Greyson ❄️ @AthenaGreyson

My MC is a 19yo, and I've classified the book as Adult in queries, etc. Is that right, or should I have it as NA? Genre is fantasy. #askPSLA

@AthenaGreyson I would say adult. NA has very specific tropes #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Cera @babblebee

#askPSLA If you have a full out on review, should you keep querying other agents or wait a bit?

@babblebee if there are still agents you want to work with then keep querying. #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

@t_luebbe depends on publisher and market #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

P. D. Pabst @pdpabst

If you get an R&R from an agent, should you let others w/ full know you'll be revising, or let them make their own assessment? #askPSLA

@pdpabst really tough Q!!! Judgement call. Check if R&R is an exclusive #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Julie Christensen @JulieChristens7

If an agent doesn't specify, should I double space my first 10 pgs (or whatever they are asking for) when I paste it in my email? #askPSLA

@JulieChristens7 yes double space! #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Rachel Annelise Chaney @VoloCaballus

#askPSLA If someone has awards/success in a pursuit unrelated to writing (the sciences/business), should they include that in the query bio?

@SmartyJones93 doesn't hurt! But if you have more writing related things then priority goes there #askPSLA

· 5 Feb 2016

Stephanie Reidy @EscpingElegance

#askPSLA If my full MS is out by request to a couple of agents, should I say this in my next batch of query letters?

@EscpingElegance don't name names but you can if you want. We never assume exclusivity but just let us know if offer comes #askPSLA

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