It's going to vary. I'm looking for a sense of your range and what YOU want to be publishing. If your focus is on serious pb, then submit just those. If you want to do more than one kind, submit a few. Same for fiction/nf. #AskAgentBLA

You can just say it is intended as the 1st in a trilogy. But if it doesn't stand alone and act as a fully satisfying read on its own, that would make it harder to hook an agent/editor. #AskAgentBLA

You can call it a standalone with series potential. I like to know if you have a plan for more, but that there is a satisfying conclusion. #AskAgentBLA

If the characters and themes feel more suited to YA, then query it as YA. I tend not to use NA, just call it a YA with crossover appeal. Unless the themes are really more on the adult side. #AskAgentBLA

Does it matter what the odds are? If that is the book you want to write, you should. There are YA books that don't contain romance that sell. I have repped YA projects without any romance. #AskAgentBLA

I ALWAYS recommend a conversation with your agent FIRST. Communication, esp expectations, is key. Never talk to others only and assume things. If you do still want to part ways, a call or an email work. You can't control anything but your actions; be professional. #AskAgentBLA

I'd say it's worth mentioning, as it is a part of your bio. A scientific mind can make for an intriguing world. #AskAgentBLA

Depends on the writing because the quiet aspect will almost always make it much more challenging to pitch and sell. #AskAgentBLA

Nope! I don't want anyone to give me anything I have to take home and I prefer that someone talk to me at a pitch appointment rather than asking me to read something. Or reciting something that I need to follow along. #AskAgentBLA

There's a market for these stories, too. Not impossible! College offers a new setting and just as much drama. But it should still feel YA. It may wind up as a crossover book, though. #AskAgentBLA

I wouldn't say impossible, but difficult. The experiences, particularly independence, are usually difficult to relate to for a 15 year old (remember, not just 17+ reading YA!) #AskAgentBLA

Is the SPing a secret that you are keeping? Is that why the information was discovered instead of disclosed? I pretty much assume that most everybody has at least 1 SP book at this point, so it isn't a huge factor unless it is like a racist manifesto or something #AskAgentBLA

High! There are editors who specifically only like "B plot" or no romance! If it doesn't need it it doesn't need it. #AskAgentBLA

I don't have a problem with that age, so long as the MC's experience is relatable. I don't think I have ever had an editor tell me that a protagonist was too old (or too 50), honestly. #AskAgentBLA

I can only answer for myself and as someone with a deep background in romance where SP is very prevalent, as far as I am concerned almost everyone self-pubs. Doesn't turn me off. Though I may not count those sales as much as you like, depending on what they are. #AskAgentBLA

You mean "speculative"? Why, yes, yes, it's still here...in disguise. 😉 I think there's some fatigue about depressing worlds in general, but I've heard several editors eager for 50 years in the future, grounded speculative stories. #AskAgentBLA

Not really, personally! But I don't care if an author has one to read from :) #AskAgentBLA

Tough to sell, often but not impossible if the writing is truly amazing. Agree with Kari and Sarah's takes on this. #AskAgentBLA

I think with a contract in hand you do run the risk of agents hopping on just for that deal. I think as soon as you have a new manuscript ready, it's a good time. #AskAgentBLA

Both! If you are not an artist, don't draw it yourself. There's no need to find someone to draw samples for you. If the publisher likes the script, they will find an artist. If the publisher likes the script, but not the art that was put with it...they may just pass. #AskAgentBLA