Yes, depending on the book and what their new project is. #okscbwichat

I see myself as a cheerleader for my clients. Publishing is a tough business with a lot of rejection. I try to boost my clients when they're feeling down with lots of pep talks and reminders that I believe in them. #okscbwichat

Yes. If I like a #PB manuscript, I will ask the author to send 2-3 more projects. I want to see they have multiple stories that we might sell together. Not every #PB sells, and it's good to have many projects ready to go. #okscbwichat

Ha! I like to read in the bathtub, where I have privacy and quiet. I also read at my desk, in the car, on the sofa, in the grocery line--everywhere. And I'm a big coffee drinker--with milk, no sugar. #okscbwichat

We will talk about their projects and strategize the best ways to attain publication. Sometimes, we work editorially together first and then go on submission. Sometimes, an author will have a deal in hand, and I will negotiate, etc. It's case by case. #okscbwichat

I think my strengths are my editorial skills and my communication skills, which includes transparency. I am looking for a partnership, and I want it to be the right fit, a win-win for us both. #okscbwichat

I cannot speak for all agents, but with me, no means not yet. Our agency accepts significant revisions after 6 months, and I encourage you to take advantage and revise. Sometimes (usually) it takes more than one revision, and if it's good, I'll want it. #okscbwichat

...I've seen terrific manuscripts get passed over for being too "niche" or too like something already picked up (2/2 #okscbwichat

Lol, of course! It tends to come down to market timing. Sometimes it's too late or too soon, sigh...(1/?) #okscbwichat

...That's not why I'd drop a client. (3/3) #okscbwichat

...sell, so we've evaluated and moved on to the next project we think will have a better chance next time...(2/?) #okscbwichat

I take on authors for (ideally) the duration of their career. I've had several whose projects didn't...(1/?) #okscbwichat

I haven't, so I'm really excited! I love how SCBWI conferences let me get out of my NY bubble :) #okscbwichat

...the character backstory. It shows me the author doesn't know where to start and doesn't trust the reader. (2/2) #okscbwichat

Info dump! Like an overly long flashback in the first scene or the narration/dialogue over explaining...(1/?) #okscbwichat

Yes! Whenever I consider taking on a PB client, I always ask for several other manuscripts to review. #okscbwichat

...a writer can control is their craft, so always keep building on that. In the meantime, keep hope alive! (2/2) #okscbwichat

That it isn't personal, is highly subjective, and very much beyond a writer's control. The only thing... (1/?) #okscbwichat

I meant for children's. (I'm keeping this chat about kids, unless someone asks me a specific adult question.) #okscbwichat

...want with an agent. Someone professional and more distant? Someone who's more like a friend? Big? Newer? (3/3) #okscbwichat