Women's fiction does not always need a romance. I don't know that book club is really a category at all, but it is a good fallback when you want something other than fiction. #InsiderInfo #askagent

I would. #askagent. Keep in mind though, IMHO, a query is rarely rejected *just* for length. I would suggest there might have been more problems.

It might be, but I'm not sure I'd worry about it. Publishing is a long game no matter the genre. Just write and query. #askagent

I would wait until they open for submissions. Although, it's odd to be tweeting #MSWL if you aren't open. #askagent

It is possible, although not recommended. Contract negotiations can get tricky as can scheduling, but as with everything "it depends". #askagent.

You should expect a reply, although sometimes they get caught in spam. I think if, after the query response time is up & you haven't heard you are free to query another agent at @bookendslit #askagent

There really isn't. #askagent

It happened with more frequency 20 years ago. If you meet an editor at a conference you might be asked to submit, but the Big 5 doesn't read much that's not agented right now #askagent

Never at the same time. At least at @bookendslit if one agent passes you are welcome to query another. #askagent #askbookends

Hmmm. That's a question I'm not sure I know the answer to. @bookendslit #askagent #askbookends

The blurb is your cover copy so you never want to reveal the twist in the blurb. Leave that for the synopsis. To better shape your query blurb, spend time writing cover copy for your favorite books & compare to actual copy. #amquerying #askagent

Every agent is different. At @bookendslit we post our response times on our website. For requested material we ask that you give us 12-16 weeks (I believe). #askagent I think 3-6 months is plenty long.

Not for fiction. You can be a nobody with zero followers for fiction. That will grow of course with your career. Nonfiction authors typically need a stronger platform. #askagent

A title can definitely help make, but it won't always break. I would suggest trying to come up with a strong title, ensuring it fits the genre, & then be ready for it to change. #askagent It doesn't need to be perfect, but it should be representative.

Absolutely! Any professional writing experience is always worth mentioning in a query. #askagent

I think @whitleyabell's post is spot on. Don't write in rhetorical questions. Include title, word count & genre. The blurb should read like a book blurb (that's what a blurb is), and include some bio so we get to know you. #askagent

Most agencies do not hire outside editors. @bookendslit agents edit their own authors prior to submission to sell to publishers/editors. I would not object to an author hiring an editor if that's what she wants to do. #askagent

They could, but at this point it is what it is. Go out strong with your next book, pitch it well, write it well and worry about the name later. Different agents and pubs will have different opinions on that. #askagent

I think you should. I don't see any reason to put yourself in waiting mode. It only takes the power away from you & unnecessarily delays thing. Query away. Also, if you have top choice agents with the first, query the 2nd. Why not? #askagent

I'm always happy to answer questions. If the nonfiction is self-improvement/self-help a proposal is fine. You can find more information here: bookendsliterary.com/2009/01/05/wha…
#amquerying #askagent Good luck!