Tough to say. Personally I really like to dive straight into the perspective of the eyes through which I'll experience the rest of the story. #askagent

Not really. I think in some ways its interpretation. #askagent

Honestly, I wouldn't worry too much about what critique groups say agents do & don't. Unless an agent is in the group they don't really know. To write a strong query, read cover copy. That's what a query is, it's cover copy. #askagent

I'm not the MG expert like others at @bookendslit, Jr, but typically a publisher will set the dates in the contract for the next 1-2 books. The timeframe can be negotiated by your agent depending on a strong publishing schedule & your speed of writing. #askagent

Possibly. If you’re published in children’s and are querying an adult thriller, I’m going to want to see a full. But if it’s within the same genre, a partial is probably fine. #askagent

Comps need to be accurate. It's better to NOT comp than it is to inaccurately comp, but we do like to see them if they fit. #askagent

I actually have been taking a ton of time to read. This year my goal was a book a month & I'm up to 50 for the year. You can follow me on Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/3686… Currently I'm reading The Diamond Cutter & a suspense--the title escapes me. #askagent #MSWL

I don’t think so. I always advise authors to start something brand new and unrelated. If the first doesn’t sell, you’ll have to make the second a standalone. Or, if it does sell, an editor might have different ideas for a second book. Better to start something fresh. #askagent

Right away. "I sent you an earlier version of this project but hope you will consider it again now that I have adjusted the pacing to firmly root it in the thriller genre" or something. #askagent

No worries. I think you can open by saying you had queried earlier, but have since.... #askagent

For sure. Movies, tv, anything with an audience, because that's what we're really looking for. The comp is really to tell me more about the audience for your book. #askagent

I'm most interested in mysteries/thrillers/suspense/domestic suspense/thrillers-- anything with a female protagonist. I'm not usually a fan of the spy thriller or international thriller, although I would love more international suspense/mystery. #askagent #MSWL

They work for me. Part of what attracted me to @TaraLeighBooks ‘ originally was her query used Billions and the Wolf of Wall Street as comps. #askagent

Think of your query as your cover copy. Typically a query is not from a character's POV. So I would read cover copy for ideas. #askagent

When choosing a genre for your book think about how comparable titles are classified. Remember, genre is for readers & bookstores and classifying a book helps us sell a book. #askagent

You can. You might still be told no, but that’s the worst that can happen. #askagent

I believe you can always re-query. I suppose some agents feel differently, but what do you have to lose? Keep in mind though, if you have previously been rejected on query a revision might not be enough. It might be your hook/idea needs work. #askagent

Gotcha. Are you working on another book? That’s what you should be doing as you wait for an answer. And, if that next book is done, start querying that. #askagent

Oh, yes, definitely say it’s a revision—and outline what has been changed. #askagent

What kind of genres do you think it tiptoes between? #askagent