If the query does not work for me, I reject it with the same wording. If I request the full and reject it, I will focus on the individual project. Thus, a form letter is not even a possibility.

If the plot is intriguing and the book well written, I don't care how many timelines are there. Just do it well.

If I were a writer, I would not hire someone to do what I am supposed to do myself. I would get critique partners and save my money to buy them dinner and myself a bottle of Bombay Sapphire.

Send to whomever you think is the best match for you.

Query the first only, but you should mention it is part of a series.

No, it does not matter to me. All I care about is the project, not if anyone else is considering it.

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Pitch contests, however, I wish you luck. It is then & ONLY THEN that we will welcome seeing your book details on social media and giving you a ❤️ if we are interested. Hashtags like #askagent, too, are avenues but only during the time slot the agent offers (not a week later)

I always go with 450 words being the sweet spot.
The Hook: A one or two sentence condensation of the plot. Like a movie log line.
The Book: Two paragraphs summarizing the book.
The Cook: One paragraph about the author that includes professional info. #askagent

West coast is SO hard. Find the publishers and agents near you and watch the boards for internships! For example @ChronicleBooks offers several internships each year. #askagent

As subjective feedback. Try to dig deep and see if there's a common thread in the feedback but unless three people tell you the same thing just try to improve your manuscript with what feels right. #askagent

I think if you have 100k you can look at what themes can be saved for a later book and take them out of the first. Find a way to meet word count norms IF POSSIBLE for a debut. #askagent

For an MG completely turned off but I'm one agent. YA I still wouldn't like it but I might read it and find areas to cut. #askagent

I'm answering questions on my website right now! You can read the questions & answers here: petejknapp.com. And if you have a question, you can always submit here: petejknapp.com/ask #askagent #mswl

Many agents do not accept previously published works, even self-published, unless they sold extraordinarily well. Reviews don't often help when searching for an agent, but add in your bio if you've previously published other titles. #askagent

Ok, #askagent is over for today, but here's a parting message:

It's 2018. A new year. Be sure to start off on the right foot. Be kind. Be understanding. And be strong.

Hm, not sure about in Fantasy. Definitely in Urban Fantasy or Magical Realism, though. Assassins and spies have become very popular, even with the touch of magic. #askagent

I also dislike cliche, stereotyped characters. Unless there's a solid reasoning, or the character grows from that form of existence, it sometimes spawns an eye roll and a pass #askagent

I love the stakes. WHY must these characters work together (or against one another) and WHAT happens if they succeed or fail? That catches me. Turn offs are usually when authors claim they are the next bestseller, or no book is like theirs, or saying genre usually fails #askagent