In commercial fiction, it’s never good to tell me you’ve been working on a project for ten years. Speed matters. #BookEndsChat

Different every time. It's less about how much work needed and more about how much I connected to it. #bookendschat

I hate percentages used like that. They sound like hard & fast rules. 👎 #BookEndsChat

Avoid telling the agent how they will interpret your story in your query. Each reader will have a different experience. #querytip #askagent

The worst, most unforgivable way to open a query, however, is "Dear Sirs." #askagent

No need for a complete package, art wise, just enough to show what you're imagining and capable of. #askagent

Like with picture books you really only need a few samples, including a piece or two of finished art. #askagent

Please follow sub guidelines-I won't consider a sub in a zip file or as a password-protected file, b/c I won't open those files. #askagent

Oh hey. I'm doing a query and sample pgs critique for charity! #askagent #querytip

Here are some of my favorite posts from over the years you might want to bookmark #pubtip #amwriting #askagent

I'm on a tear of question answering over at #AskAgent tumblr - I'm not going to link to them each individually. literaticat.tumblr.com

Nope! I'm looking for books in all genres for Middle Grade and Young Adult. I love variety. #askPSLA

That's a tough one! Sounds like a personal reason for rejecting, so probably that specific agent's roster. #askPSLA

Sure are! I love, love, love magical realism. #askPSLA

Nope! Most agents will happily represent new writers. We love launching careers. #askPSLA

Sometimes! But we try to keep things updated as much as possible. Check the dates & look for the most recent info! #askPSLA

Most agencies will have response times on website. Some (like us) don't respond unless they want to see more material. #askPSLA

I wouldn't sign an author on platform alone. The writing needs to be kick-ass first! #askPSLA

I think you could do this either way. Stick with whatever makes the pitch sound the most intriguing! ;) #askPSLA

MG fantasy w/ portal to another world (not right for me right now). All I can think of! Queries have been diverse. #askPSLA