I think a bit obscure is ok. Just make sure your query doesn't rely on your comp titles. You want your pitch to be captivating on its own in case the agent isn't familiar with the comp title(s). #askPSLA

Well, I'm pretty sure half the books published are set in New York City... haha. As long as it's not a FICTIONAL city you're using, it should be ok. #askPSLA

Sounds to me like a whole bunch of fiction! Previous publications can sometimes help, but they're definitely not a requirement. #askPSLA

I wouldn't go into the specific details. An agent can always ask questions if they want more information. #askPSLA

Focus your query on book 1 and then say that it's the first in an intended series. An interested agent or editor will ask to see a series overview if they need more info! #askPSLA

I don't recommend finding an illustrator before hand. Your future publisher will have contacts; the art director attached to your project will know how to approach the art. #askPSLA

A nonfiction query letter should be very similar to a fiction query letter except that you should have a proposal (with sample chapters) available upon request rather than a full manuscript. #askPSLA

If I had the vision for it, I would offer on it. If I had a big picture vision but it would require a complete rewrite of the book, I would ask for an R&R (which happens even less often than I make an offer). #askPSLA

I'd most likely make an offer if it's only minor changes. If I ask for a revise and resubmit, it's because big changes need to be made to the plot and I want to make sure the author can tackle those large-scale revisions in a way that lines up with my vision. #askPSLA

It sounds like the writing is strong, but the concept isn't different enough from what's already out there. If you think you DO have a strong hook, then keep querying—maybe it's just that one agent's opinion. If not, then maybe move on to another project for now? #askPSLA

I don't know if it's necessary, but it sure does sound super cool! #askPSLA

Eric (@ericsmithrocks) has a great article about building your platform: ericsmithrocks.com/2016/08/10/aut… #askPSLA

Small distinctions like that aren't a big deal. Something like adult vs MG or thriller vs fiction makes a bigger difference--but even then I've read manuscripts with an eye toward what I think they should be, rather than what the author labeled them as originally. #askPSLA

I think most YA genres are saturated by now. That just means anything being acquired needs to have a unique hook.

I don't personally have experience of a YA fantasy book being cancelled, so I can't speak to that specifically. #askPSLA

Stick to under 1000 words and you should be fine. #askPSLA

Comp titles advice #2 (from @ericsmithrocks): publishingcrawl.com/2018/04/16/the… #askPSLA

Comp titles advice #1: mariavicente.com/blog/how-to-us… #askPSLA

This might help: tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.… #askPSLA

Unfortunately, the 6 week timeline doesn't apply to partial and full manuscript requests (we are not superhuman readers, as much as we'd all like to be). But we ALWAYS send responses to requested material, whether it's a yes or a no. #askPSLA

Just the ones that we want to see more of! #askPSLA